PLE Category: Microbiology

PLE-3416

Which of the following statements is true about respiratory syncytial virus?

PLE-3417

In the laboratory, a schistosoma with a terminally located spine was discovered. The patient most likely has an infection of the ________.

PLE-3418

A patient who recently traveled to California was admitted due to suspected mycotic encephalitis. The laboratory identified spherules with a doubly refractile wall. What is the most likely cause of the encephalitis?

PLE-3413

Which of the following virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureus prevents complement activation?

PLE-3414

What bacteria causes acute jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis associated with infectious mononucleosis?

PLE-3415

With what other virus does the adenovirus receptor share its affinity?

PLE-3411

On what phase of the bacterial growth curve does Beta Lactam antibiotics act on?

PLE-3412

Which of the following is not oxidase positive?

PLE-3408

What is the drug of choice for a 30-year-old male who had a pinkish, papular skin lesion and a biopsy of the lesion showed the presence of Henderson Peterson bodies?