What Do You Know About Mycobacterium? Trivia Quiz

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What Do You Know About Mycobacterium? These pathogens are to blame when it comes to some of the serious diseases that affect mammals. Do you know enough about these classes of bacteria to pass this special quiz? The best way to find out is to take the actual quiz. Do give it a shot and see what wonders you may learn.

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Which of the following skin manifestations of tuberculosis infection is a tuberculid?
- A.
  
  Erythema induratum of Bazin
- B.
  
  Lupus vulgaris
- C.
  
  Miliary TB
- D.
  
  Scrofuloderma
- E.
  
  Tuberculous gumma
Correct Answer
A. Erythema induratum of Bazin

Explanation
Erythema induratum of Bazin is a skin manifestation of tuberculosis infection that is considered a tuberculid. Tuberculids are immunologically mediated skin reactions to tuberculosis infection, rather than direct involvement of the skin by the bacteria. Erythema induratum of Bazin typically presents as painful nodules on the lower legs of young women, and is associated with a positive tuberculin skin test. This manifestation is thought to be a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to mycobacterial antigens, and is not contagious.

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Which of the following statements best describes the pathogenesis of scrofuloderma?
- A.
  
  Hematogenous spread of M. tuberculosis from a distant site of infection
- B.
  
  Autoinoculation of M. tuberculosis from advanced pulmonary tuberculosis
- C.
  
  Contiguous spread from an underlying focus of tuberculous lymphadenitis
- D.
  
  Primary incoculation of M. tuberculosis in a sensitized host
- E.
  
  An cutaneous manifestation of military tuberculosis
Correct Answer
C. Contiguous spread from an underlying focus of tuberculous lympHadenitis

Explanation
Contiguous spread from an underlying focus of tuberculous lymphadenitis is the best description of the pathogenesis of scrofuloderma. Scrofuloderma is a type of cutaneous tuberculosis that occurs when the infection spreads from nearby infected lymph nodes. This is different from other forms of cutaneous tuberculosis, such as primary inoculation or hematogenous spread, which involve different routes of infection. Therefore, the most accurate explanation is that scrofuloderma is caused by the contiguous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from an underlying focus of tuberculous lymphadenitis.

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A 23-year-old Peace Corps volunteer returns from Africa with an extensive undermined, non-healing ulcerations on the right lower leg. Which of the following infections is the most likely cause of this presentation?
- A.
  
  M. marinum
- B.
  
  M. kansasii
- C.
  
  M. chelonei
- D.
  
  M. ulcerans
- E.
  
  Leishmania donovani
Correct Answer
D. M. ulcerans

Explanation
M. ulcerans is the most likely cause of the extensive undermined, non-healing ulcerations on the right lower leg in this 23-year-old Peace Corps volunteer who returned from Africa. M. ulcerans is a bacterium that causes Buruli ulcer, a chronic skin infection commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa. The presentation of extensive ulcerations and non-healing wounds is characteristic of Buruli ulcer, making M. ulcerans the most likely infection in this case.

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This is the term that is used from tuberculosis of the skin and is spread by hematogenous, lymphatic, or contiguous spread. The clinical characteristic is a brownish-red plaque, apple jelly color on diascopy.
- A.
  
  Lupus vulgaris
- B.
  
  Scrofuloderma
- C.
  
  Tuberculous Gumma
- D.
  
  Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis
- E.
  
  Tuberculosis cutis orificialis
Correct Answer
A. Lupus vulgaris

Explanation
Lupus vulgaris is the correct answer because it is a term used to describe tuberculosis of the skin that is spread through hematogenous, lymphatic, or contiguous spread. The clinical characteristic of lupus vulgaris is a brownish-red plaque with an apple jelly color on diascopy.

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Scrofuloderma is most commonly associated with an underlying infection of what organ system?
- A.
  
  Lymph nodes
- B.
  
  Spine
- C.
  
  Lungs
- D.
  
  Gastrointestinal tract
- E.
  
  No underlying systemic disease
Correct Answer
A. LympH nodes

Explanation
Scrofuloderma is a skin condition that is typically caused by an underlying infection of the lymph nodes. The infection spreads to the skin, resulting in the formation of nodules or ulcers. This condition is commonly associated with tuberculosis, which is known to affect the lymph nodes. Therefore, the correct answer is lymph nodes.

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What Do You Know About Mycobacterium? Trivia Quiz

Which of the following skin manifestations of tuberculosis infection is a tuberculid?

Which of the following statements best describes the pathogenesis of scrofuloderma?

A 23-year-old Peace Corps volunteer returns from Africa with an extensive undermined, non-healing ulcerations on the right lower leg. Which of the following infections is the most likely cause of this presentation?

This is the term that is used from tuberculosis of the skin and is spread by hematogenous, lymphatic, or contiguous spread. The clinical characteristic is a brownish-red plaque, apple jelly color on diascopy.

Scrofuloderma is most commonly associated with an underlying infection of what organ system?