12 Questions
What is the optimal growth temperature for Campylobacter jejuni?
42 degrees
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Campylobacter jejuni?
Motility of the spiral shaped bacterium
What is the consequence of Mycoplasma genitalium altering the cervical mucus plug?
It induces activation of toll-like receptors leading to micro-inflammation
What is the characteristic of Ureaplasma urealyticum on agar plates?
It forms pink colonies
What is the risk factor for Group B strep disease in neonates?
Prematurity
Why is Mycoplasma genitalium associated with PID and postabortal fever?
It can ascend through the altered cervical mucus plug
What is the term for the imbalance of normal vaginal flora that leads to Bacterial Vaginosis?
Dysbiosis
What is the characteristic shape of Campylobacter organisms?
Spiral-shaped
Which of the following is a common complication of Campylobacter infection?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
What is the primary source of Campylobacter infection in humans?
Undercooked poultry
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Campylobacter infection?
Vaginal discharge
Which two species of Campylobacter should be familiar to you?
C. jejuni and C. coli
Test your knowledge on bacterial vaginosis, a common infection caused by an imbalance of vaginal flora. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and characteristics of microorganisms involved, such as Gardnerella vaginalis and Campylobacter.
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