Chapter 17- Overview of Infectious Diseases

Chapter 17- Overview of Infectious Diseases

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Otitis media is an inflammation or infection
of the:
A) ear.
B) eye.
C) brain.
D) urinary bladder.
2. Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of
the:
A) conjunctiva.
B) cornea.
C) kidney.
D) skin.
3. Which of the following is/are the most
common cause of pharyngitis?
A) Escherichia coli
B) Staphylococcus aureus
C) Streptococcus pyogenes
D) viruses
4. Which of the following is the most common
cause of tooth decay?
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Streptococcus agalactiae
C) Streptococcus mutans
D) Streptococcus pyogenes
5. An infection of the urinary bladder is known
as:
A) cystitis.
B) pyelonephritis.
C) ureteritis.
D) urethritis.

Answer Key
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A