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Infectious Diseases in Special Populations

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Which of the following populations is most at risk for developing severe influenza complications?

  1. Children under 5 years old

  2. Adults over 65 years old

  3. Pregnant women

  4. People with chronic health conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adults over 65 years old are at highest risk for developing severe influenza complications, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and hospitalization.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all adults over 65 years old?

  1. Influenza vaccine

  2. Pneumococcal vaccine

  3. Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All adults over 65 years old should receive the influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia in children under 5 years old?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Haemophilus influenzae type b

  3. Respiratory syncytial virus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and respiratory syncytial virus are all common causes of pneumonia in children under 5 years old.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all children under 5 years old?

  1. Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine

  2. Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine

  3. Polio vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All children under 5 years old should receive the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, and polio vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of meningitis in pregnant women?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Neisseria meningitidis

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Listeria monocytogenes are all common causes of meningitis in pregnant women.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all pregnant women?

  1. Influenza vaccine

  2. Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine

  3. Hepatitis B vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All pregnant women should receive the influenza vaccine, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine, and hepatitis B vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of sepsis in people with chronic health conditions?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Staphylococcus aureus

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli are all common causes of sepsis in people with chronic health conditions.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all people with chronic health conditions?

  1. Influenza vaccine

  2. Pneumococcal vaccine

  3. Hepatitis B vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All people with chronic health conditions should receive the influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and hepatitis B vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of tuberculosis in people with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  2. Mycobacterium avium complex

  3. Mycobacterium kansasii

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex, and Mycobacterium kansasii are all common causes of tuberculosis in people with HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all people with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Influenza vaccine

  2. Pneumococcal vaccine

  3. Hepatitis B vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All people with HIV/AIDS should receive the influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and hepatitis B vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of malaria in pregnant women?

  1. Plasmodium falciparum

  2. Plasmodium vivax

  3. Plasmodium ovale

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, and Plasmodium ovale are all common causes of malaria in pregnant women.

Which of the following is a common cause of diarrheal disease in children in developing countries?

  1. Rotavirus

  2. Shigella

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rotavirus, Shigella, and Escherichia coli are all common causes of diarrheal disease in children in developing countries.

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all children in developing countries?

  1. Measles vaccine

  2. Polio vaccine

  3. Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All children in developing countries should receive the measles vaccine, polio vaccine, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine.

Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia in people with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Haemophilus influenzae type b

  3. Pneumocystis jirovecii

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Pneumocystis jirovecii are all common causes of pneumonia in people with HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following is a common cause of sepsis in children in developing countries?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Staphylococcus aureus

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli are all common causes of sepsis in children in developing countries.

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