Bacteria Causing Gastroenteritis Quiz

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What effect do Salmonella trigger in the body?

  • Inflammatory processes and hypersecretion of fluids (correct)
  • Decrease in inflammatory responses
  • Reduction of fluid secretion
  • Direct destruction of epithelial cells

In what part of the immune cells can Salmonella persist?

  • In the plasma membrane of fibroblasts
  • In the nucleus of lymphocytes
  • Inside the phagosomes of macrophages (correct)
  • In the cytoplasm of neutrophils

How do Salmonella enter the body's circulatory systems?

  • By crossing the epithelial cell membrane (correct)
  • By breaking down the epithelial membrane
  • Through direct injection into the bloodstream
  • By hitching a ride on red blood cells

What is the primary consequence of Salmonella entering the bloodstream?

<p>It leads to systemic inflammatory responses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do macrophages play in the context of Salmonella infection?

<p>They provide a site for Salmonella to replicate undetected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sample is mentioned for testing?

<p>Blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the organism described?

<p>Helical-shaped (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic describes the described organism in terms of spore formation?

<p>Non-spore-forming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of staining characteristic does the organism exhibit?

<p>Gram-negative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the organism's morphology?

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What type of environments are Aeromonas hydrophila and Plesiomonas shigelloides associated with?

<p>Marine environments and raw seafood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the health issues caused by Aeromonas hydrophila and Plesiomonas shigelloides?

<p>Gastroenteritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Aeromonas hydrophila?

<p>It can cause gastroenteritis when associated with seafood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is NOT associated with marine environments according to the content?

<p>Escherichia coli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aeromonas hydrophila and Plesiomonas shigelloides are commonly linked to which food type?

<p>Raw seafood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action do the motile cells perform in the intestines?

<p>They attach to epithelial cells and release cholera enterotoxin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the intestines do the motile cells travel through?

<p>The mucous layer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main substance released by the motile cells upon attachment to epithelial cells?

<p>Cholera enterotoxin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the motile cells attaching to epithelial cells in the intestines?

<p>It leads to the disruption of intestinal function. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the motile cells mentioned in the content?

<p>Motile cells that travel through the intestines and affect epithelial cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the gram-positive bacteria described?

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Which feature is characteristic of the described bacteria's spores?

<p>They are formed sub-terminally. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive characteristic of the cells of these gram-positive bacteria?

<p>They exhibit a bulge at their terminal ends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the appearance of these bacteria under a microscope?

<p>Irregular with bulging ends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classification do these bacteria belong to based on their staining properties?

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Study Notes

Bacteria Causing Gastroenteritis

  • Salmonella: Can trigger inflammatory processes and hypersecretion of fluids.

    • Persists inside macrophages' phagosomes.
    • Crosses epithelial cell membranes to enter the bloodstream and lymphatic system.
  • Vibrio cholerae: Motile cells travel through intestinal mucous layer, attaching to epithelial cells and releasing cholera enterotoxin.

  • Aeromonas hydrophila and Plesiomonas shigelloides: Associated with marine environments and raw seafood. Can cause gastroenteritis.

Sample Collection

  • Blood and rectal swab samples are used for diagnosis.

Microscopic Observation

  • Vibrio cholerae: Helical-shaped, non-spore-forming, Gram-negative bacteria.

  • Clostridium perfringens: Gram-positive bacteria with long, irregular cells.

    • Forms sub-terminal spores, appearing as drumstick or spindle-shaped.

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