Which two bacteria are major causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Choose 2 answers.
Pepfostreptococcus
trachomatis
albicans
OT. pallidum
M. genitalium
N. gonorrhoeae
Correct Answer : B,F
A. Peptostreptococcus: This bacterium can be part of the mixed flora in PID but is not a primary cause.
B. Chlamydia trachomatis is a major cause of PID due to its role in causing infections that ascend to the reproductive organs.
C. Candida albicans: This is a yeast, not a bacterium, and typically causes yeast infections rather than PID.
D. Treponema pallidum: This bacterium causes syphilis, not PID.
E. Mycoplasma genitalium: While it can be involved in some reproductive infections, it is less common compared to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in causing PID.
F. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is another major cause of PID, often associated with sexually transmitted infections that lead to inflammation and infection of the reproductive organs.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, leading to bleeding in or around the brain. A ruptured aneurysm is a common cause of this type of stroke.
B. Mini stroke refers to a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, not caused by hemorrhage.
C. Ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery that reduces blood flow to the brain, not by a ruptured aneurysm.
D. Delayed stroke is not a recognized medical term for a type of stroke.
Correct Answer is ["A","D"]
Explanation
A. Heart failure is a common cause of pleural effusion because the heart's inability to pump effectively leads to fluid accumulation in the lungs and pleural space.
B. Severe pulmonary infection, such as pneumonia, can cause inflammation and fluid accumulation in the pleural space, leading to pleural effusion.
C. Pulmonary hypertension: While pulmonary hypertension can cause fluid overload and respiratory issues, it is not a direct cause of pleural effusion.
D. Collagen vascular disease COPD like lupus can cause pleural effusion, but COPD is typically associated with other lung issues like emphysema or chronic bronchitis, not directly with pleural effusion.
E. Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that involves the destruction of alveoli but is not directly related to the development of pleural effusion.
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