Textbook Question
Which of the following conditions is a systemic disease caused by Staphylococcus?
a. Impetigo
b. Folliculitis
c. Carbuncle
d. Toxic shock syndrome
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Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Chapter 19, Problem 4
A bacterium associated with bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia in newborns is
a. Staphylococcus aureus
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis
c. Streptococcus pyogenes
d. Streptococcus agalactiae
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Step 1: Understand the clinical conditions mentioned: bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the blood), meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord), and pneumonia (lung infection). These are serious infections, especially in newborns.
Step 2: Review the characteristics and common diseases caused by each bacterium listed: Staphylococcus aureus is often associated with skin infections and sometimes pneumonia; Staphylococcus epidermidis is usually a skin commensal and opportunistic pathogen; Streptococcus pyogenes is known for causing pharyngitis and skin infections; Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) is a well-known cause of neonatal infections including bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia.
Step 3: Recall that Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) is the primary pathogen linked to serious infections in newborns, often transmitted from mother to infant during birth.
Step 4: Compare the options with the clinical context: since the question focuses on newborn infections involving bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia, the bacterium most commonly associated with these in newborns is Streptococcus agalactiae.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is the bacterium known for neonatal infections, which is Streptococcus agalactiae.
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Key Concepts
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Neonatal Infections
Neonatal infections are diseases occurring in newborns, often caused by bacteria transmitted during birth or shortly after. Common infections include bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia, which can be life-threatening and require prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus)
Streptococcus agalactiae, or Group B Streptococcus, is a leading cause of serious infections in newborns, including bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia. It colonizes the maternal genital tract and can be transmitted to infants during delivery.
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Differentiation of Bacterial Pathogens
Identifying the specific bacterial species responsible for infections is crucial for treatment. Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcus agalactiae differ in their pathogenicity, typical infection sites, and clinical significance, especially in neonates.
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