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1
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Categorize the different types of Streptococcus based on their hemolytic ability.

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2
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How is S. pyogenes transferred?

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Respiratory droplets or direct contact

3
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What are the characteristics of acute streptococcal pharyngitis?

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4
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What are the characteristics of Scarlet Fever?

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5
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What is the difference between impetigo and erysipelas?

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6
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What are the different S. pyogenes Virulence factors?

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M-protein

7
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How would you treat Group A Strep?

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8
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How could you make a diagnosis of Strep Throat?

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9
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How will Group B Strep present in adults?

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10
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How will GBS present in Neonates?

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11
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What are the different Virulence factors of GBS?

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12
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What is the treatment and prevention of GBS?

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13
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What are the characteristics of Viridans Streptococci?

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14
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What are the characteristics of S. pneumoniae?

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15
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What are the clinical manifestations of S. pneumo?

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16
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How will a patient with S. pneumo pneumonia present in clinic?

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17
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What are the Strep Pneumo Virulence factors?

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18
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What are the S. pneumo toxins?

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19
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How does S. pneumo react to bile and optochin?

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20
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How can you make a diagnosis of S. pneumo?

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21
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How would you treat S. pneumo?

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22
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What are the vaccines against S. pneumo?

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23
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What are the characteristics of Enterococcus?

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24
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Describe the epidemiology of Enterococcus.

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25
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What are the virulence factors of Enterococcus?

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26
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What are the laboratory tests for Enterococcus?

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27
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What is the treatment for enterococcus?

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