Streptococcus Pneumoniae
About the Lecture
The lecture Streptococcus Pneumoniae by Vincent Racaniello, PhD is from the course Bacteria.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following is TRUE about pneumococcal vaccines?
- The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine should be administered to adults previously unimmunized for S. pneumoniae.
- There is one vaccine that can be given to all age groups to protect them from pneumococcal pneumonia.
- There are more than four types of vaccines against streptococcal pneumonia available throughout the world.
- The vaccines available today protect against all known strains of S. pneumoniae.
- A child inoculated with a pneumococcal vaccine will need to receive a booster as an adult to remain protected.
Which of the following is the bacterial pathogen most commonly found in cases of community-acquired pneumonia?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Group A streptococci
- Group B streptococci
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
Which of the following pathological features caused by smoking puts smokers at increased risk for pneumococcal lung infections?
- Decreased ciliary elevator activity
- Increased respiratory secretions
- Decreased phagocyte activation
- Increased incidence of colonization
- Decreased CRP
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Author of lecture Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Vincent Racaniello, PhD
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