Full 2L QBank
Microbiology General 7256f50e

Outbreak of abscess following vaccine injection can be caused by which mycobacteria?

A
M fouitum
B
M. scrofulaceus
C
M Hordinae
D
M Avium
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e.,M. fouitum "Most outbreaks of post-injection abscess have been caused by M fouitum and M abscessus", Injection site abscess is an iatrogenic infection and is a simple out patient procedure to treat.M. chelonae, M. fouitum and M. abscessus are the most impoant rapidly growing mycobacteria associated with such infections.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now