Enterobacteriaceae
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Which of the following is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young sexually active females?

  • Enterobacter
  • Klebsiella
  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Which group of bacteria are the most common causes of UTIs?

  • Gram positive rods
  • Gram negative rods (correct)
  • Gram negative cocci
  • Gram positive cocci
  • In the hospital setting, which group of bacteria are commonly involved in nosocomial infections?

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Enterobacteriaceae (correct)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Which infection is often associated with mechanical ventilator use in hospitals?

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

    Which bacterial group may cause infection of the bowel resulting in different diarrheal syndromes?

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

    Which strain of Escherichia coli is the commonest cause of 'travelers' diarrhea'?

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

    Which bacterial species can mimic appendicitis by infecting the lymph nodes within the mesentery?

    <p>Yersinia enterocolitica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial serotypes may invade the bowel wall to produce a serious systemic disease called typhoid fever?

    <p>Salmonella Typhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a property shared by members of the Enterobacteriaceae group?

    <p>They are positive in the oxidase test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a useful laboratory test to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae bacteria from other Gram negative rods?

    <p>Oxidase test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with Enterobacteriaceae?

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

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