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What is the most appropriate initial treatment for gastroenteritis caused by E. coli?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for gastroenteritis caused by E. coli?
- Gentamicin
- Piperacillin-tazobactam
- Ciprofloxacin
- Amoxicillin (correct)
Which antibiotic is Proteus mirabilis resistant to, and thus should not be used for treatment?
Which antibiotic is Proteus mirabilis resistant to, and thus should not be used for treatment?
- Co-trimoxazole
- Nitrofurantoin (correct)
- Ciprofloxacin
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Which characteristic appearance does Proteus mirabilis show on blood agar?
Which characteristic appearance does Proteus mirabilis show on blood agar?
- Mucoid lactose fermenting pink colonies
- Swarming appearance (correct)
- Non-lactose fermenting colonies
- Fishy smell
Infections caused by Klebsiella spp. may be resistant to which type of antibiotic?
Infections caused by Klebsiella spp. may be resistant to which type of antibiotic?
What type of infections is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly associated with?
What type of infections is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly associated with?
Which organism is the most common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in both community and hospital settings?
Which organism is the most common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in both community and hospital settings?
What is the medical term for stones in the urinary tract?
What is the medical term for stones in the urinary tract?
What type of sample is a 'tracheal aspirate'?
What type of sample is a 'tracheal aspirate'?
What does ESBL stand for in the context of antibiotic resistance?
What does ESBL stand for in the context of antibiotic resistance?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the normal intestinal flora?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the normal intestinal flora?
What is the habitat of Enterobacterales?
What is the habitat of Enterobacterales?
Which of the following is a common cause of intra-abdominal, urinary, respiratory tract, and blood stream infections?
Which of the following is a common cause of intra-abdominal, urinary, respiratory tract, and blood stream infections?
What type of infections is E. coli commonly associated with?
What type of infections is E. coli commonly associated with?
Which method is used for further identification of gram-negative bacilli after growing on non-selective and selective media?
Which method is used for further identification of gram-negative bacilli after growing on non-selective and selective media?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for gastroenteritis caused by E. coli?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for gastroenteritis caused by E. coli?
What type of infection may Proteus mirabilis cause in patients with functional or anatomical abnormalities?
What type of infection may Proteus mirabilis cause in patients with functional or anatomical abnormalities?
What characteristic appearance does Proteus mirabilis show on blood agar?
What characteristic appearance does Proteus mirabilis show on blood agar?
Which antibiotic resistance is Proteus mirabilis known for?
Which antibiotic resistance is Proteus mirabilis known for?
Which type of infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly associated with?
Which type of infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly associated with?
What are Klebsiella spp. NOT associated with?
What are Klebsiella spp. NOT associated with?
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