Bacillus anthracis Morphology and Pathogenicity
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What is the most pathogenic strain mentioned in the text?

  • Bacillus subtilis
  • Bacillus anthracis (correct)
  • Bacillus cereus
  • Bacillus thuringiensis
  • At what temperature range are spores of Bacillus anthracis formed?

  • 40-60°C
  • 10-20°C
  • 5-10°C
  • 15-40°C (correct)
  • What is the morphology of Bacillus anthracis in tissues?

  • Single capsule encloses organisms in chain
  • Solid filaments with square ends
  • Short chains with rounded ends (correct)
  • Long chains with square ends
  • Which characteristic describes the colonies of Bacillus anthracis on agar under low power magnification?

    <p>Resemble locks of wavy hair (Medusa-head)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the major anthrax enzootic zones located according to the text?

    <p>Tropics and subtropics like India, Pakistan, Africa, South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capsule of Bacillus anthracis made up of?

    <p>Polymers of D-glutamic acid and some polysaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does infection usually occur in anthrax?

    <p>Inhalation of spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of infection for anthrax?

    <p>Bone meal and vegetable protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a symptom of anthrax before death?

    <p>Hemorrhaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Protective Antigen in anthrax infection?

    <p>Necessary for biological activity of other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is localized anthrax commonly transmitted?

    <p>Through wounds on the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is anthrax diagnosed?

    <p>By blood samples from ear veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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