PLE Category: Microbiology

PLE-3357

What is the preferred laboratory diagnosis for influenza?

PLE-3358

A 16-year-old male came in with a one-week history of productive cough and fever. On gram stain of sputum, a gram-positive lancet-shaped diplococci was seen. On culture, a greenish halo surrounded the colonies and it was optochin sensitive. What is the most likely etiologic agent?

PLE-3354

Which of the following is the etiologic agent for visceral larva migrans?

PLE-3355

A 67-year-old alcoholic came in for complaints of productive cough with mucoid bloody sputum. Gram stain revealed large capsules. Which of the following is the most likely etiologic agent?

PLE-3356

A 32-year-old male came in for painless, hypopigmented patches over his chest and back with minimal scaling, 3 months prior to consult. What is the most likely diagnosis?

PLE-3351

What is the name of the neurodegenerative disease that JC polyomavirus causes in patients with AIDS?

PLE-3352

Where can Ghon’s complex be found?

PLE-3353

Which of the following is a manifestation of secondary syphilis?

PLE-3349

What is the prototype organism that produces secretory diarrhea due to overactivation of cAMP?