Microbiology 020 - General Microbiology » Winter 2022 » Chapter 16 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

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Question #1
A rash is always present with a case of roseola.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #2
Which of the following is not a name given to the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles?
A.   human Herpes Virus III, varicella, and vaccinia
B.   human Herpes Virus I, variola, vaccinia, and human Herpes Virus II
C.   human Herpes Virus III, varicella, and varicella Zoster
D.   human Herpes Virus III, human Herpes Virus II, and varicella Zoster
Question #3
The smallpox rash begins in the _______, spreads to the _______, and progresses to the ________.
A.   pharynx (throat)… face… extremities
B.   face… extremities… pharynx (throat)
C.   extremities… pharynx (throat)… face
Question #4
Which of the following are usually used in the diagnosis of rubella?
A.   Clinical presentation, microscopic evaluation of pathogen
B.   Clinical presentation, PCR
C.   Histological examination of skin lesions, microscopic evaluation of pathogen
D.   Latex agglutination card, ELISA
Question #5
Which of the following events are unlikely to lead to conjunctivitis?
A.   Presence of pathogenic microorganisms with affinity for eye Traumatic event to the eye
B.   Traumatic event to the eye Use of contact lenses
C.   Proliferation of the normal microbiota of the eye. Destruction of the normal eye microbiota by antibiotic therapy.
D.   Use of contact lenses Presence of pathogenic microorganisms with affinity for eye
Question #6
Which of the following describes the rash in roseola?
A.   mild red rash lasting a few days
B.   rash resulting in sandpaper feel to the skin
C.   If rash appears, it is usually preceded by high fever.
D.   long-lasting rash that starts on the head and spreads to the whole body
E.   "slapped-face" rash that spreads to trunk and extremities
Question #7
Which are names for the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles?
A.   Herpes simplex II and Vaccinia
B.   Varicella, Varicella-zoster, and Human herpesvirus 3
C.   Herpes simplex I, Herpes simplex II, and Vaccinia
D.   Herpes simplex I and Variola
Question #8
Initially, the smallpox rash is _______ eventually before evolving in turn to _____, vesicular, and pustular.
A.   papular… macular
B.   macular… papular
Question #9
IgM antibody to rubella virus can be detected early using an technique or a latex agglutination card.
A.   ELISA
B.   pathogen
C.   PCR
Question #10
Which of the following does not describe the rash associated with Fifth Disease?
A.   confluent rash starting on the face and spreading to the limbs and trunk
B.   bumpy rash starting on the head and spreading to the rest of the body
C.   "slapped cheek" appearance
Question #11
Which of the following events can lead to conjunctivitis?
A.   Presence of pathogenic microorganisms with affinity for eye Traumatic event to the eye Use of contact lenses
B.   Proliferation of the normal microbiota of the eye Destruction of the normal eye microbiota by antibiotic therapy
C.   Traumatic event to the eye Destruction of the normal eye microbiota by antibiotic therapy
D.   Proliferation of the normal microbiota of the eye Use of contact lenses

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