Massachusetts State Board Esthetics Practice Exam

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What type of infections are caused by streptococci bacteria?

Pneumonia and tuberculosis
Strep throat and blood poisoning
Skin ulcers and warts
Gastrointestinal infections

The correct answer is: Strep throat and blood poisoning

Streptococci bacteria are known to cause a variety of infections, one of the most notable being strep throat, which is an acute infection characterized by a sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. This infection occurs when the bacteria infect the throat and tonsils. Another serious infection caused by these bacteria is blood poisoning, medically referred to as bacteremia or sepsis, which can occur when streptococci enter the bloodstream, leading to severe illness. The other options do not accurately represent infections specifically caused by streptococci bacteria. Pneumonia is typically associated with other types of bacteria, and tuberculosis is primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Skin ulcers and warts are usually due to different pathogens; warts, for example, are caused by viruses. Lastly, gastrointestinal infections are generally the result of bacteria such as E. coli or Salmonella rather than streptococci. Therefore, the infections attributed to streptococci are accurately represented by strep throat and blood poisoning.