Coli O157:H7 and Klebsiella Bacteria Quiz
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What shape are Klebsiella bacteria?

  • Rod-shaped (correct)
  • Spherical
  • Cuboidal
  • Spiral
  • What characteristic of Klebsiella bacteria makes them resistant to phagocytosis?

  • Capsule (correct)
  • Pili
  • Flagella
  • Endospores
  • Which infections can Klebsiella bacteria cause?

  • Gastrointestinal infections
  • Respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections (correct)
  • Skin infections
  • What kind of environment are Klebsiella bacteria resistant to?

    <p>Dry environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Proteus bacteria?

    <p>Motile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major illness can Proteus mirabilis cause?

    <p>Urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinguishing property associated with all Enterobacteriaceae?

    <p>Reduce nitrates to N2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following genera is nonmotile among Enterobacteriaceae?

    <p>Klebsiella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the toxic component of endotoxin in Enterobacteriaceae?

    <p>Lipid A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following strains of E.coli can be considered as a true pathogen?

    <p>Pathogenic strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the cell wall of Enterobacteriaceae?

    <p>Gram-negative structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Reduce nitrates to N2' is a distinguishing property associated with all Enterobacteriaceae. Which other property is true for these bacteria?

    <p>'Ferment lactose'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacteria is Klebsiella?

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

    Which statement is true regarding Klebsiella?

    <p>It causes watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Klebsiella infections?

    <p>Associated with Bacteremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do certain strains of Escherichia coli differ from Klebsiella?

    <p>They cause relatively brief diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virulence factor is associated with Escherichia coli infections?

    <p>Fimbriae (Pilli)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of pathogenicity, what distinguishes Escherichia coli from Klebsiella?

    <p>Cause of watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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