Clinical Bacteriology BS MLS | Bacillus Anthracis Characteristics Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a virulence factor of Bacillus anthracis?

  • Spore
  • Capsule with D-glutamate composition
  • Lecithinase C (correct)
  • Exotoxin

What is the appearance of Bacillus anthracis colonies on Blood Agar Plate (BAP)?

  • Swirling phenomenon
  • Medusa head colonies (correct)
  • Inverted pine tree appearance
  • Rough, irregular colonies

Which test is used to detect alpha toxin and lecithinase C produced by Bacillus anthracis?

  • Skin test
  • String of pearls test
  • Gram stain
  • Nagler test (correct)

What is the property of the colonies of Bacillus anthracis when grown on Blood Agar Plate (BAP)?

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

Which medium is used in the String of Pearls Test to determine the susceptibility of Bacillus anthracis to penicillin?

<p>Mueller-Hinton Agar (MHA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components make up the medium for the Skin Test for Bacillus anthracis?

<p>Polymyxin, lysozyme, EDTA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacteria is most likely to cause black eschar?

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

Which bacterium is used in the Guthrie Bacterial Inhibition Test for Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

<p>Bacillus subtilis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common source of infection for Clostridium welchii?

<p>Wound contaminated with soil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is commonly associated with neurotoxic disease?

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

Which bacterium is associated with gas gangrene?

<p>Clostridium perfringens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is known as the 'Canned Good Bacillus'?

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

Which bacterium is associated with causing necrotic enteritis?

<p>Clostridium perfringens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is used as a biological indicator in autoclave, aside from Clostridium PA 3679?

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

What is the former name of Clostridium welchii?

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

What is the property of Clostridium botulinum spores?

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

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