PLE Category: Microbiology

PLE-3136

A 24-year-old male presented to your clinic with a history of dysuria. Upon physical examination, there was expression of pus on the penile meatus. Microscopic findings show multiple diplococci found inside macrophages. Which of the following is true about his condition?

PLE-3137

Which of the following is true about M. tuberculosis infection?

PLE-3138

A 7-year-old female presents with vomiting, anorexia, and an explosive cough accompanied by a characteristic whoop upon inhalation. Which of the following statements is true about the disease?

PLE-3134

A 24-year-old male is suffering from multiple bouts of loose, watery stools. Fecal examination showed curved-shaped rod bacteria with polar flagellum that produces orange colonies on TCBS agar. In this case, what is the most important management?

PLE-3135

A 9-year-old female presented to your clinic with refractory fever of 38.9°C, headache, and incessant vomiting. You opted for admission; however, due to lack of funds, you decided to send her home. After a period of 24 hours, she was brought to the ER hypotensive with prominent purpura and petechiae along the lower extremities. Which of the following statements about her condition is false?

PLE-3130

Which statement correctly distinguishes T. solium from T. saginata?

PLE-3131

Which of the following is incorrectly paired?

PLE-3132

Which of the following statements is true about Bacillus anthracis infection?

PLE-3133

What is the drug of choice for patients with syphilis who have type 1 hypersensitivity to penicillin-based drugs?