Enterobacteriaceae Quiz
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Which family of bacteria does Escherichia coli belong to?

  • Salmonellaceae
  • Streptococcaceae
  • Enterobacteriaceae (correct)
  • Pseudomonadaceae
  • Which bacteria is known for causing infectious diseases associated with diarrhea?

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Which bacteria is associated with human plague?

  • Yersinia pestis (correct)
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Which bacteria is known for its lactose-fermenting ability on MAC agar?

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

    Which bacteria is associated with lactose-fermenting ability and appears pink on MAC agar?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is known for its ability to cause infectious diseases associated with diarrhea?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is known for its association with 3 types of human plague?

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

    Which bacteria is associated with lactose non-fermenting ability and appears colorless on MacConkey agar?

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

    Which bacteria is known for its association with urinary tract infections and kidney stones due to urease production?

    <p>Proteus mirabilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is known for its association with nosocomial infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals?

    <p>Serratia marcescens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bacteria Classification and Characteristics

    • Escherichia coli belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family.

    Bacterial Diseases and Infections

    • Escherichia coli is known for causing infectious diseases associated with diarrhea.
    • Yersinia pestis is associated with human plague.
    • Yersinia pestis is also known for its ability to cause three types of human plague.

    Microbiological Characteristics

    • Escherichia coli is known for its lactose-fermenting ability on MAC agar and appears pink.
    • Salmonella/Shigella is associated with lactose non-fermenting ability and appears colorless on MacConkey agar.

    Pathogenicity and Infections

    • Proteus mirabilis is known for its association with urinary tract infections and kidney stones due to urease production.
    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known for its association with nosocomial infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

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    Test your knowledge of Gram-negative bacilli from the family Enterobacteriaceae with this comprehensive quiz. Explore topics such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Hafnia, as well as infectious diseases associated with these bacteria and laboratory diagnosis techniques.

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