Enterobacteriaceae Family Characteristics Quiz

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What is the biochemical test result for Methyl Red (MR) for Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies pneumoniae?

  • - (correct)
  • Indeterminate
  • +
  • MR is not performed on this species

Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae members is associated with plasmid-mediated Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs)?

  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Enterobacter aerogenes (correct)
  • Citrobacter freundii

In the IMViC test series, what is the result for Voges-Proskauer (VP) test for Escherichia coli?

  • - (correct)
  • +
  • Indeterminate
  • E. coli does not undergo VP test

Which Enterobacteriaceae member is known for appearing as mucoid colonies that tend to 'string' on non-selective media?

<p>Klebsiella pneumoniae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae members is associated with opportunistic infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract, septicemia, and meningitis?

<p>Klebsiella pneumoniae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following species of Enterobacteriaceae is likely to be positive for Lysine Decarboxylase (LDC) test?

<p>Enterobacter aerogenes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Stacked-brick' adherence pattern is characteristic of which pathotype of Escherichia coli?

<p>Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'String test' is a characteristic feature of which species when grown on non-selective media?

<p>Klebsiella pneumoniae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Enterobacteriaceae species would likely show a positive result for Methyl Red (MR) test?

<p>Enterobacter hormaechei (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following species of Enterobacteriaceae would you expect to be negative for Voges-Proskauer (VP) test?

<p>Enterobacter cloacae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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