Question 1

Anthrax derives its name from which of the following aspects of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  the appearance of eschars on the skin 
B)  the shape of its endospores 
C)  the microscopic appearance of its cells 
D)  the shape of B. anthracis colonies on agar 
E)  the necessity of burning animals killed by the disease 
A)  the appearance of eschars on the skin 
B)  the shape of its endospores 
C)  the microscopic appearance of its cells 
D)  the shape of B. anthracis colonies on agar 
E)  the necessity of burning animals killed by the disease

Question 2

Localized swelling of a scratch accompanied by fever, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes may result from infection with

Accepted Answer

A)  Rickettsia rickettsii. 
B)  Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 
C)  Propionibacterium acnes. 
D)  Bartonella henselae. 
E)  Microsporum canis. 
A)  Rickettsia rickettsii. 
B)  Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 
C)  Propionibacterium acnes. 
D)  Bartonella henselae. 
E)  Microsporum canis.

Question 3

Smallpox was the first human disease to be

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzed and studied on the genetic level. 
B)  treated with antiviral drugs. 
C)  globally eradicated. 
D)  identified as a viral disease. 
E)  recreated in an experimental animal. 
A)  analyzed and studied on the genetic level. 
B)  treated with antiviral drugs. 
C)  globally eradicated. 
D)  identified as a viral disease. 
E)  recreated in an experimental animal.

Question 4

Chickenpox and (herpes/shingles/warts) are caused by the same virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chickenpox and (herpes/shingles/warts) are caused by the...

Question 5

Pityriasis' characteristic appearance is the result of a fungal infection causing changes in the production of melanin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Impetigo can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  Staphylococcus epidermidis. 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes. 
D)  both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E)  both Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus pyogenes. 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  Staphylococcus epidermidis. 
C)  Streptococcus pyogenes. 
D)  both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E)  both Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question 7

A petechial rash starting on the hands and feet and spreading to the torso is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  RMSF. 
B)  anthrax. 
C)  smallpox. 
D)  necrotizing fasciitis. 
E)  herpes gladiatorum. 
A)  RMSF. 
B)  anthrax. 
C)  smallpox. 
D)  necrotizing fasciitis. 
E)  herpes gladiatorum.

Question 8

What is the pathogenic process underlying Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular damage via potent exotoxins 
B)  damage to blood vessels 
C)  stimulation of a strong immune response 
D)  interference with host cell metabolism 
E)  formation of biofilms in host tissues 
A)  cellular damage via potent exotoxins 
B)  damage to blood vessels 
C)  stimulation of a strong immune response 
D)  interference with host cell metabolism 
E)  formation of biofilms in host tissues

Question 9

Normal skin microbiota are able to grow on the skin because they can thrive in the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  sebum. 
B)  salt. 
C)  keratin. 
D)  sebum and salt. 
E)  sebum, salt, and keratin. 
A)  sebum. 
B)  salt. 
C)  keratin. 
D)  sebum and salt. 
E)  sebum, salt, and keratin.

Question 10

The resistance of Pseudomonas to a wide variety of antimicrobial drugs is due, in part, to its

Accepted Answer

A)  production of exoenzymes. 
B)  production of pyocyanin. 
C)  ability to utilize a wide range of carbon and nitrogen sources. 
D)  ability to grow in almost any moist environment. 
E)  ability to pump drugs out of the cell. 
A)  production of exoenzymes. 
B)  production of pyocyanin. 
C)  ability to utilize a wide range of carbon and nitrogen sources. 
D)  ability to grow in almost any moist environment. 
E)  ability to pump drugs out of the cell.

Question 11

A herpetic lesion on the finger or hand is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  fever blister. 
B)  pox. 
C)  macule. 
D)  whitlow. 
E)  furuncle. 
A)  fever blister. 
B)  pox. 
C)  macule. 
D)  whitlow. 
E)  furuncle.

Question 12

"Ringworm" is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatophytes growing in the upper dead tissue layers of the skin. 
B)  dermatophytes that have invaded deep layers of the skin. 
C)  parasitic worms that infect the skin. 
D)  a hypersensitivity reaction caused by superficial contact with dermatophytes. 
E)  immunosuppression due to HIV infection. 
A)  dermatophytes growing in the upper dead tissue layers of the skin. 
B)  dermatophytes that have invaded deep layers of the skin. 
C)  parasitic worms that infect the skin. 
D)  a hypersensitivity reaction caused by superficial contact with dermatophytes. 
E)  immunosuppression due to HIV infection.

Question 13

A(n) ________ is a large mass of inflammation and accumulated pus under the surface of an area of thick skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbuncle 
B)  furuncle 
C)  erysipelas 
D)  mycetoma 
E)  pox 
A)  carbuncle 
B)  furuncle 
C)  erysipelas 
D)  mycetoma 
E)  pox

Question 14

An arachnid parasite causes the skin disease known as (leishmaniasis/ringworm/scabies).

Accepted Answer

The answer of An arachnid parasite causes the skin disease...

Question 15

Which of the following forms of leishmaniasis is typically fatal?

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral 
B)  mucocutaneous 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  Both cutaneous and mucocutaneous are frequently fatal. 
E)  Visceral, mucocutaneous, and cutaneous are all potentially fatal. 
A)  visceral 
B)  mucocutaneous 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  Both cutaneous and mucocutaneous are frequently fatal. 
E)  Visceral, mucocutaneous, and cutaneous are all potentially fatal.

Question 16

Which of the following is a basidiomycete responsible for superficial infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malassezia furfur 
B)  Microsporum species 
C)  Pseudallescheria 
D)  Sarcoptes scabiei 
E)  Epidermophyton floccosum. 
A)  Malassezia furfur 
B)  Microsporum species 
C)  Pseudallescheria 
D)  Sarcoptes scabiei 
E)  Epidermophyton floccosum.

Question 17

Spreading black necrosis, swelling, pain and froth or bubbles are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  anthrax. 
B)  gas gangrene. 
C)  necrotizing fasciitis. 
D)  chromoblastomycosis. 
E)  Pseudomonas infection. 
A)  anthrax. 
B)  gas gangrene. 
C)  necrotizing fasciitis. 
D)  chromoblastomycosis. 
E)  Pseudomonas infection.

Question 18

The signs and symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  coagulase. 
B)  lipase. 
C)  beta-lactamase. 
D)  exfoliative toxins. 
E)  staphylokinase. 
A)  coagulase. 
B)  lipase. 
C)  beta-lactamase. 
D)  exfoliative toxins. 
E)  staphylokinase.

Question 19

Roseola is a rare but very dangerous childhood viral infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Fungus infection of the nail is known as tinea (capitus/pedis/unguium).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fungus infection of the nail is known...

Exam 19: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds

Anthrax derives its name from which of the following aspects of the disease?

Localized swelling of a scratch accompanied by fever, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes may result from infection with

Smallpox was the first human disease to be

Chickenpox and (herpes/shingles/warts) are caused by the same virus.

Pityriasis' characteristic appearance is the result of a fungal infection causing changes in the production of melanin.

Impetigo can be caused by

A petechial rash starting on the hands and feet and spreading to the torso is characteristic of

What is the pathogenic process underlying Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

Normal skin microbiota are able to grow on the skin because they can thrive in the presence of

The resistance of Pseudomonas to a wide variety of antimicrobial drugs is due, in part, to its

A herpetic lesion on the finger or hand is known as a

"Ringworm" is caused by

A(n) ________ is a large mass of inflammation and accumulated pus under the surface of an area of thick skin.

An arachnid parasite causes the skin disease known as (leishmaniasis/ringworm/scabies).

Which of the following forms of leishmaniasis is typically fatal?

Which of the following is a basidiomycete responsible for superficial infections?

Spreading black necrosis, swelling, pain and froth or bubbles are characteristic of

The signs and symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome are caused by

Roseola is a rare but very dangerous childhood viral infection.

Fungus infection of the nail is known as tinea (capitus/pedis/unguium).

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