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Match the bacterial species with their corresponding common disease.
Match the bacterial species with their corresponding common disease.
Staphylococcus aureus = Food poisoning Streptococcus pyogenes = Strep throat Escherichia coli = Urinary tract infections Mycobacterium tuberculosis = Tuberculosis
Match the bacterial species with their Gram staining result.
Match the bacterial species with their Gram staining result.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae = Gram-negative Bacillus anthracis = Gram-positive Salmonella enterica = Gram-negative Clostridium tetani = Gram-positive
Match the bacterial species with their typical shape.
Match the bacterial species with their typical shape.
Vibrio cholerae = Comma-shaped Streptococcus pneumoniae = Spherical (cocci) in chains Helicobacter pylori = Helical (spiral) Escherichia coli = Rod-shaped (bacilli)
Match the bacterial species with their typical arrangement.
Match the bacterial species with their typical arrangement.
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Match the bacterial disease with its causative agent.
Match the bacterial disease with its causative agent.
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Study Notes
Bacterial Species and Diseases
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Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- Gram-negative
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Often found in arrangements of single rods, or short chains
- Common diseases: Diarrheal illness (e.g., traveler's diarrhea), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and certain types of pneumonia.
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Staphylococcus aureus
- Gram-positive
- Spherical (cocci)
- Often found in clusters (staphylo-)
- Common diseases: Skin infections (e.g., boils, impetigo), food poisoning, pneumonia, and toxic shock syndrome.
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Streptococcus pyogenes
- Gram-positive
- Spherical (cocci)
- Found in chains (strepto-)
- Common diseases: Strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections, and rheumatic fever.
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Salmonella enterica
- Gram-negative
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Usually single rods
- Common diseases: Food poisoning, typhoid fever, and gastroenteritis.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Gram-negative
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Usually single rods
- Common diseases: Pneumonia, urinary tract infections, wound infections, and sepsis (especially in weakened patients or those with cystic fibrosis).
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Bacillus anthracis
- Gram-positive
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Commonly found as single rods
- Notably, forms irregular chains or a single, long chain
- Common diseases: Anthrax (cutaneous, inhalation, intestinal).
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Gram-negative
- Spherical (cocci)
- Often found in pairs (diplococci)
- Common diseases: Gonorrhea (STD).
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Haemophilus influenzae
- Gram-negative
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Often found as single rods
- Common diseases: Meningitis, pneumonia, and other infections, especially in children.
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Gram-positive (but stains poorly)
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Single bacilli
- Common diseases: Tuberculosis (lung, but other forms exist).
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Clostridium difficile
- Gram-positive
- Rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Usually found as single rods, forming a chain
- Common diseases: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (a severe form of diarrhea).
Important Considerations
- The specific diseases caused by a bacterium can vary significantly based on the strain, the host's immune system, and other factors.
- Some bacteria can cause different types of illness or infections in different hosts or body sites.
- The provided list isn't exhaustive as there are many more bacteria types and associated diseases.
- Gram staining is a crucial tool for preliminary classification, but other characteristics (e.g., biochemical tests) are often necessary for species identification.
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Test your knowledge on different bacterial species and the diseases they cause. This quiz covers notable bacteria such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella enterica. Learn about their characteristics, shapes, and associated health issues.
