This is the most virulent of the bacteria that grows in a "grape-like"cluster and the most common cause of toxic shock syndrome
What is Staphylococcus aureus
100
This Enterobacteriaceae is responsible for 90% of cystitis and pyelonephritis in healthy persons
What is E. coli
100
This categorization of Streptococci is a misnomer, and includes S. bovis
What is gamma hemolytic streptococci
100
This histopathological finding is classic for tuberculosis
What is a granuloma
100
This presidential candidate stated "I'm the only one to take out half of a brain, although you would think if you go to Washington that someone had beat me to it."
Who is Dr. Ben Carson
200
This laboratory test distinguishes staphylococcus from streptococcus
What is catalase test (positive for staphylococcus and negative for streptococcus)
200
This is the most common cause of Traveler's Diarrhea
What is Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) - bonus, name the virulence factor
200
This determinant of pathogenicity has been used therapeutically in acute myocardial infarction
What is streptokinase
200
This diagnostic test is more specific for M. tuberculosis because it does not cross-react with most other Mycobacteria species or the BCG vaccine
What is IGRA
200
This presidential candidate stated "the Mexican government is much smarter, much sharper, much more cunning. They're not sending their best..."
Who is Donald Trump
300
This laboratory test distinguishes S. aureus from S. epidermidis
What is Coagulase test (positive for S. aureus; negative for S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. haemolyticus, S. lugdunensis)
300
This bacteria can be a cause of community acquired pneumonia, particularly in alcoholics, and is noteable for "currant jelly" sputum production
What is Klebsiella pneumoniae
300
This bacteria, if found in the bloodstream, should prompt evaluation for underlying colonic carcinoma
What is Streptococcus bovis
300
This "atypical" Mycobacterium can cause gastrointestinal and disseminated disease in HIV/AIDS patients
What is Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAI/MAC)
300
This presidential candidate stated "Sit down and shut up."
Who is Chris Christie
400
This protein confers resistance of S. aureus to beta-lactam antibiotics such as Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Methicillin
What is PBP2 (Penicillin Binding Protein 2; encoded by mecA gene)
400
This bacteria is oxidase positive and produces a grape like odor when grown on culture media
What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa
400
This disease can be associated with Streptococcal pharyngitis, and is characterized by a "sand paper" rash and "strawberry tongue."
What is Scarlet Fever
400
This bacterium can cause "leonine facies" and "saddle-nose"
What is Mycobacterium leprae
400
This presidential candidate stated "The next president ought to declare a war on cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer because those are the four things that are causing the greatest level of cost."
Who is Ted Cruz
500
This toxin is associated with community-acquired MRSA and can lead to severe, necrotic infections
What is Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)
500
This bacteria decimated 25% of the population of Europe in the 1300's to 1500's and was known as the "Black Death." An outbreak occurred in Los Angeles in 1924 and sporadic cases still occur in the Southwest US.
What is Yersinia pestis
500
This clinical disease is diagnosed by the Jones criteria
What is Acute Rheumatic Fever (Extra - Name the Jones Criteria???)
500
This organism can cause severe skin and soft tissue infection after a pedicure due to contaminated spa water
What is Mycobacterium fortuitum
500
On speaking of the end of the ban of transgender troops in the military, this presidential candidate stated "The military is not a social experience. The purpose of the military is to kill people and break things."