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Which of the following statements about Enterobacteriaceae is true?
Which of the following statements about Enterobacteriaceae is true?
- They are relatively hardy but sensitive to drying (correct)
- They are strict anaerobes
- They constitute the majority of the total microbial flora of the GI tract
- They do not contain lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Which genera of enteric gram-negative rods can cause both gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal diseases?
Which genera of enteric gram-negative rods can cause both gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal diseases?
- Shigella, Helicobacter, and Vibrio
- Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Serratia, and Proteus
- Salmonella, Yersinia, and Campylobacter
- Escherichia, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Campylobacter (correct)
Which of the following organisms is primarily extra-intestinal in causing diseases?
Which of the following organisms is primarily extra-intestinal in causing diseases?
- Escherichia coli
- Enterobacter (correct)
- Salmonella
- Shigella
What is the role of fecal contamination in the transmission of organisms causing GI diseases?
What is the role of fecal contamination in the transmission of organisms causing GI diseases?
Which organism is part of the normal flora of the colon and can be pathogenic both within and outside of the GI tract?
Which organism is part of the normal flora of the colon and can be pathogenic both within and outside of the GI tract?
Which of the following is a true statement about the Enterobacteriaceae organisms?
Which of the following is a true statement about the Enterobacteriaceae organisms?
Which genera of enteric gram-negative rods primarily cause extra-intestinal diseases?
Which genera of enteric gram-negative rods primarily cause extra-intestinal diseases?
What is the role of fecal contamination in the transmission of organisms causing GI diseases?
What is the role of fecal contamination in the transmission of organisms causing GI diseases?
Which of the following organisms is primarily gastrointestinal in causing diseases?
Which of the following organisms is primarily gastrointestinal in causing diseases?
What is the habitat of the organisms covered in the lectures?
What is the habitat of the organisms covered in the lectures?
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Study Notes
Enterobacteriaceae
- The Enterobacteriaceae family includes genera of enteric gram-negative rods that can cause both gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal diseases.
- The genera of enteric gram-negative rods that can cause both gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal diseases include Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus, Enterobacter, and Serratia.
Extra-intestinal Diseases
- The organism that is primarily extra-intestinal in causing diseases is Klebsiella.
- The genera of enteric gram-negative rods that primarily cause extra-intestinal diseases include Klebsiella and Serratia.
Transmission of GI Diseases
- Fecal contamination plays a significant role in the transmission of organisms causing GI diseases.
- The transmission of organisms causing GI diseases occurs mainly through the fecal-oral route.
Normal Flora and Pathogenicity
- Escherichia (E. coli) is part of the normal flora of the colon and can be pathogenic both within and outside of the GI tract.
Enterobacteriaceae Organisms
- Enterobacteriaceae organisms are typically found in the gastrointestinal tract, but can also be found in the environment and in water.
- Enterobacteriaceae organisms are gram-negative, rod-shaped, and facultative anaerobes.
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