Nervous System Infections - Microbiology

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Microbiology

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Set 1: Humans and the Microbial World

Set 2: The Molecules of Life

Set 3: Microscopy and Cell Structure

Set 4: Dynamics of Microbial Growth

Set 5: Control of Microbial Growth

Set 6: Microbial Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth

Set 7: The Blueprint of Life, From Dna to Protein

Set 8: Bacterial Genetics

Set 9: Biotechnology

Set 10: Identifying and Classifying Microorganisms

Set 11: The Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea

Set 12: The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World

Set 13: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

Set 14: The Innate Immune Response

Set 15: The Adaptive Immune Response

Set 16: Host-Microbe Interactions

Set 17: Immunological Disorders

Set 18: Applications of Immune Responses

Set 19: Epidemiology

Set 20: Antimicrobial Medications

Set 21: Respiratory System Infections

Set 22: Skin Infections

Set 23: Wound Infections

Set 24: Digestive System Infections

Set 25: Blood and Lymphatic Infections

Set 26: Nervous System Infections

Set 27: Genitourinary Tract Infections

Set 28: Microbial Ecology

Set 29: Environmental Microbiology: Treatment of Water, Wastes, and Polluted Habitats

Set 30: Food Microbiology

Set 26 Nervous System Infections

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Set 26 Nervous System Infections

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The leading cause of bacterial meningitis in adults is

A) Escherichia coli.
B) Haemophilus influenzae.
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
D) Neisseria meningitidis.
E) Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The limited type of leprosy in which cell-mediated immunity suppresses proliferation of the bacilli is called

A) lepromatous.
B) limited.
C) immune.
D) tuberculoid.
E) Hansen's.

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The primary source of central nervous system (CNS) infections is through the

A) bloodstream.
B) genitourinary system.
C) skin.
D) nerves.
E) gastrointestinal tract.

Answer