5 Questions
Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae is non-motile at 37°C?
Yersinia
Which Enterobacteriaceae is oxidase negative, except for one exception?
Yersinia
Which Enterobacteriaceae family is often associated with gas production, except for one exception?
Shigella
Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae is known to reduce nitrates to nitrites, except for one exception?
Pantoea
Which Enterobacteriaceae family is part of the normal flora of most animals and is a common cause of nosocomial infections?
Klebsiella
Test your knowledge of Enterobacteriaceae by identifying colony characteristics and biochemical tests for lactose fermenter Enterobacteriaceae. Learn about the largest and most medically important family of gram-negative bacteria, their role in nosocomial infections, and their ability to ferment glucose and lactose on MacConkey Agar.
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