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MCQs on Mycoplasma spp: Medical Microbiology

Multiple Choice of Questions on Mycoplasma species 1) Which of the following are the common human infections caused by Mycoplasma spp ?  Select the correct answers from the options given below a) Pneumonia b) Food poisoning c) Urethritis d) Skin infections 2) All of the following are the cultural characteristics of Mycoplasma spp , EXCEPT? a) They usually grow well in anaerobic or microaerophilic conditions b) They appear as large in size in culture media c) The cultures grow relatively slowly compared to other bacteria d) The colonies resemble fried egg in shape in the media  3) A 14-year-old boy develops a cough and fever after being exposed to a classmate with similar symptoms. Gram stain and culture tests confirm  Mycoplasma pneumoniae.  Which of the following is the commonly used antibiotic for the treatment of infection caused by M. pneumoniae ? a) Rifampin b) Sulfonamides c) Tetracyclines d) Vancomycin 4) Which of the followi...