PLE Category: Microbiology

PLE-3438

A newborn was delivered uneventfully via normal spontaneous delivery. Less than 24 hours later, he developed jaundice, was unable to breastfeed, and exhibited irritability and tachypnea. He was admitted and given antibiotics, with an assessment of neonatal sepsis. Which of the following organisms is implicated?

PLE-3439

A sexually active 26-year-old female patient presents with recurrent urinary tract infections. Which of the following virulence factors most likely promotes the ability of the most common etiologic agent to produce the disease?

PLE-3434

Which of the following concepts about hepatitis A is false?

PLE-3435

What is the predominant mechanism or pathophysiology involved in the damage induced by the hepatitis B virus on liver cells?

PLE-3436

What is the drug of choice for malarial prophylaxis in pregnant women in chloroquine-resistant areas?

PLE-3430

Which fungal species infecting the hair produces a characteristic greenish fluorescence when hairs are examined under Wood’s light?

PLE-3431

Which of the following drugs can be used in the treatment of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia?

PLE-3432

A 20-year-old female student presented at the ER with fever and nuchal rigidity. No other focal deficits were seen. Over the course of 24 to 48 hours, there was a presence of altered sensorium. Additionally, multiple purpuric lesions progressively appeared over the lower extremities and trunk. What is the most probable etiologic agent?

PLE-3433

Why was azithromycin given to a 20-year-old female patient who was treated for gonorrhea at the outpatient department, along with ceftriaxone?