18 Questions
What shape are Klebsiella bacteria?
Rod-shaped
What characteristic of Klebsiella bacteria makes them resistant to phagocytosis?
Capsule
Which infections can Klebsiella bacteria cause?
Urinary tract infections
What kind of environment are Klebsiella bacteria resistant to?
Dry environments
Which of the following is a characteristic of Proteus bacteria?
Motile
What major illness can Proteus mirabilis cause?
Urinary tract infections
Which of the following is a distinguishing property associated with all Enterobacteriaceae?
Reduce nitrates to N2
Which of the following genera is nonmotile among Enterobacteriaceae?
Klebsiella
What is the toxic component of endotoxin in Enterobacteriaceae?
Lipid A
Which of the following strains of E.coli can be considered as a true pathogen?
Pathogenic strains
What is a common feature of the cell wall of Enterobacteriaceae?
Gram-negative structure
'Reduce nitrates to N2' is a distinguishing property associated with all Enterobacteriaceae. Which other property is true for these bacteria?
'Ferment lactose'
What type of bacteria is Klebsiella?
Gram-negative
Which statement is true regarding Klebsiella?
It causes watery diarrhea
What is a characteristic of Klebsiella infections?
Associated with Bacteremia
How do certain strains of Escherichia coli differ from Klebsiella?
They cause relatively brief diarrhea
Which virulence factor is associated with Escherichia coli infections?
Fimbriae (Pilli)
In terms of pathogenicity, what distinguishes Escherichia coli from Klebsiella?
Cause of watery diarrhea
Test your knowledge on Coli O157:H7 and Klebsiella bacteria, including symptoms, characteristics, and effects on the human body. Learn about the resistance of Klebsiella bacteria to antibiotics and disinfectants. Lecture materials provided by Kurdistan Technical Institute.
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