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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a phase I reaction in biotransformation?

A. Oxidation
B. Conjugation
C. Acetylation
D. Glucuronidation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oxidation

Question 2 of 5

What clinical specimen can be analysed in the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections:

A. Genital ulcer secretion
B. Lymph node punctate
C. Serum
D. All are correct

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All are correct

Question 3 of 5

Pili are also called:

A. fimbriae
B. microvilli
C. cilia
D. flagella

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: microvilli

Question 4 of 5

Toxoplasma gondii belongs to which group of eukaryotic organisms?

A. Algae
B. Fungi
C. Protozoans
D. Helminths

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Protozoans

Question 5 of 5

A 37-year-old male was admitted to a hospital complaining of abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, constipation, and nausea. He developed respiratory failure and required endotracheal intubation and ventilation. Two days before, the patient consumed dried salted fish bought from an artisanal producer. Laboratory investigation for infectious pathogen was performed using Kitt-Tarozzi's method. Observation under a bright field microscopy revealed the presence of typical microorganisms with tennis racket appearance. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Botulism
B. Cholera
C. Nontyphoidal Salmonella infection
D. Typhoid fever

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Botulism

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