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Which of the following is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young sexually active females?
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?
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?
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?
Which infection is often associated with mechanical ventilator use in hospitals?
Which bacterial group may cause infection of the bowel resulting in different diarrheal syndromes?
Which bacterial group may cause infection of the bowel resulting in different diarrheal syndromes?
Which strain of Escherichia coli is the commonest cause of 'travelers' diarrhea'?
Which strain of Escherichia coli is the commonest cause of 'travelers' diarrhea'?
Which bacterial species can mimic appendicitis by infecting the lymph nodes within the mesentery?
Which bacterial species can mimic appendicitis by infecting the lymph nodes within the mesentery?
Which bacterial serotypes may invade the bowel wall to produce a serious systemic disease called typhoid fever?
Which bacterial serotypes may invade the bowel wall to produce a serious systemic disease called typhoid fever?
Which of the following is NOT a property shared by members of the Enterobacteriaceae group?
Which of the following is NOT a property shared by members of the Enterobacteriaceae group?
Which of the following is a useful laboratory test to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae bacteria from other Gram negative rods?
Which of the following is a useful laboratory test to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae bacteria from other Gram negative rods?
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with Enterobacteriaceae?
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with Enterobacteriaceae?
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Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
A type of bacteria commonly found in the gut, often causing UTIs in young women.
Gram-negative rods
Gram-negative rods
A major bacterial group implicated in UTIs.
Enterobacteriaceae
Enterobacteriaceae
A family of bacteria known for causing infections within healthcare settings.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
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Enterobacteriaceae (diarrheal syndromes)
Enterobacteriaceae (diarrheal syndromes)
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)
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Yersinia enterocolitica
Yersinia enterocolitica
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Salmonella Typhi serotypes
Salmonella Typhi serotypes
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Oxidase test
Oxidase test
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Meningitis
Meningitis
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Enterobacteriaceae
Enterobacteriaceae
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