PLE Category: Microbiology

PLE-3427

What is the most common presentation of poliovirus infection?

PLE-3428

What is the primary mechanism by which human papillomavirus exerts its oncogenic effect?

PLE-3429

A 26-year-old male presented to the ER with a history of multiple bouts of fever. He also reported recent onset of right knee pain, which was not relieved by any position. The patient’s past medical history revealed that he was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. What is the most causative agent for his bone pain?

PLE-3424

A 7-year-old male presented to the ER hypotensive and suddenly went into cardiac arrest. History revealed that he had multiple migrating sites of arthritis, serpiginous rashes on the trunk, and fever prior to the onset of hypotension. The pathology report showed the presence of Aschoff bodies in the myocardium. What is the most likely causative agent for the patient’s condition?

PLE-3425

Which of the following structures is unique to gram-negative bacteria?

PLE-3422

A 34-year-old patient went for consultation due to a localized abscess on the left lateral nape area. What is the characteristic of the causative agent of this infection?

PLE-3423

A 68-year-old male presents with hematochezia, weight loss, change in stool caliber, and a supraclavicular lymph node on the left posterior cervical triangle. During his first hospital stay, the patient experienced hypotension, respiratory distress, and coagulation abnormalities. Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with this condition?

PLE-3419

Is neurocysticercosis possible for Taenia solium?

PLE-3420

What is the cause of Cochin-China diarrhea?