MCQs on Gram Positive Cocci (Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus)
Gram-Positive Cocci ( Streptococcus spp , Staphylococcus spp ) - Multiple Choice Questions 1) A 2-day-old premature baby boy born to a 22-year-old woman developed pneumonia. The mother developed the symptoms of urinary tract infection after the delivery. A blood sample was collected from the newborn for laboratory testing, and within 24 hours, culture plates showed the growth of beta-hemolytic colonies. Which of the following group B streptococci could be the possible pathogen that can be easily spread from the mother to the baby and cause pneumonia? a) Streptococcus pyogenes b) Streptococcus agalactiae c) Enterococcus faecalis d) Streptococcus bovis 2) Which of the following bacteria is commonly isolated pathogen from infection pharyngitis? a) Streptococcus pneumoniae b) Staphylococcus aureus c) Streptococcus pyogenes d) Mycoplasma pneumoniae 3) A 4-year-old boy presented with an erythematous rash on his face and arms accompanied by redde...