Long-Term Sequelae of Group a Streptococcal Infections Include All the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Long-term sequelae of Group A streptococcal infections include all the following, except

• A)risk decreased with prompt treatment of skin infections and pharyngitis.
• B)development of rheumatic fever.
• C)appearance of sequelae within a few weeks after an initial infection.
• D)transmission of sequelae via respiratory secretions from a patient with streptococcal sore throat.
• E)development of acute glomerulonephritis.

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Definitions:

Heterozygote Advantage

Occurs when selection favors heterozygote individuals over either the dominant homozygote or the recessive homozygote.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin, leading to distorted (sickle-shaped) red blood cells.

Hardy-Weinberg Equation

The Hardy-Weinberg Equation is a mathematical formula used to predict the genetic variation and allele frequencies within a non-evolving population, assuming no mutation, selection, or migration.

Allele Frequency

The proportion of a specific allele (gene variant) at a given locus within a population, shown as either a fraction or a percentage.