Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. In Tetanus infection, the tox

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. In Tetanus infection, the toxin blocks the relaxation pathway B. In Botulism, the toxin prevents the release of a neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction C. One of the potential therapeutic uses of Botox is the elimination of forehead wrinkles D. The etiological agent of botulism is a gram + anaerobic endospore former E. The etiological agent of Tetanus is a gram + aerobic endospore former A 1-year old female was hospitalized with fever, lethargy, and rash. Gram negative, oxidase positive cocci were cultured from her cerebrospinal fluid. Her symptoms were most likely caused by: A. Staphylococcus aureus. B. Clostridium tetani. C. Mycobacterium leprae D. Neisseria meningitides. E. Streptococcus agalactiae A 30 year-old homeless male is examined for a persistent productive (Sputum) Cough. He is HIV positive and has a low CD4 count. Acid-fast rods grow from the Sputum. The recommended treatment is with: A. Isoniazid and Rifampin B. Acyclovir C. Protease inhibitor. D. HIV cocktail E. Tetracycline and Vancomycin

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Incorrect statement is first, because toxin of tetanus, attack the neuromuscular junction. Hence, incorrect option is A.

Gram negative , oxidase positive, cocci bacteria is Neisseria meningitis. Hence, correct option is D.

The recommended treatment is HIV cocktail. Hence, correct option is D.

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