Question 1

All of the following are true statements concerning syphilis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Syphilis can progress through more than three phases if untreated, including primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages.

Question 2

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects which of the following in females?

Accepted Answer

Neisseria gonorrhoeae most commonly infects the cervix in females, leading to cervicitis.

Question 3

At what age is a young female most susceptible to urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Young females are most susceptible to urinary tract infections around the age of toilet training, which is typically around 3 years old, due to factors like improper wiping techniques and shorter urethra.

Question 4

Ophthalmia neonatorum is an infection caused by

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmia neonatorum is commonly caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted from mother to newborn during childbirth.

Question 5

The majority of cases of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome occur in

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome is most commonly associated with menstruating women, particularly those using high-absorbency tampons.

Question 6

Candidiasis is what type of infection?

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, which are a type of fungus.

Question 7

Neisseria gonorrhoeae has all of the following virulence factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Neisseria gonorrhoeae does not produce hyaluronidase. It has other virulence factors like IgA protease, fimbriae, lipooligosaccharide, but it lacks polysaccharide capsules and hyaluronidase.

Question 8

All of the following are true statements concerning bacterial vaginosis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the vaginal pH becomes less acidic, not more acidic, which allows for the overgrowth of certain bacteria.

Question 9

All of the following are signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Dementia is not a sign or symptom of secondary syphilis.

Question 10

Where in the kidney is blood initially filtered to form urine?

Accepted Answer

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney where blood is initially filtered to form urine.

Question 11

All of the following are possible consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Orchitis is inflammation of the testes and is not a consequence of pelvic inflammatory disease, which affects the female reproductive organs.

Question 12

All of the following can cause urinary tract infections EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Leptospira is primarily associated with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that affects humans and animals, and is not a common cause of urinary tract infections.

Question 13

Which of the following structures allows fetal blood vessels to exchange nutrients and wastes with the mother's blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

The placenta is the organ that facilitates the exchange of nutrients and wastes between the fetal blood vessels and the mother's blood vessels.

Question 14

Diagnosis of syphilis is usually made by

Accepted Answer

The MHA-TP test is a rapid plasma reagin test that is used to screen for syphilis. It is a simple and inexpensive test that can be performed in a doctor's office or clinic.

Question 15

Which of the following transmits leptospirosis?

Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis is primarily transmitted through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected animals.

Question 16

Leptospira interrogans gets its name from

Accepted Answer

Leptospira interrogans is named for its characteristic shape, where one end of the spirochete is curved like a question mark, resembling an "interrogation" mark.

Question 17

The typical sign of primary syphilis is

Accepted Answer

A chancre at the site of infection is the typical sign of primary syphilis.

Question 18

Which of the following is associated with Candida infections?

Accepted Answer

Candida infections are associated with the formation of pseudohyphae, which are elongated yeast cells that resemble hyphae and are a characteristic feature of Candida species.

Question 19

Mature sperm cells are stored in a male's

Accepted Answer

Mature sperm cells are stored in the epididymis, where they are also matured and gain motility.

Question 20

All of the following are true statements concerning gonorrhea EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea does not produce good long-term specific immunity, meaning individuals can be reinfected after treatment.

Quiz 24: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems