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Which characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae is NOT mentioned in the text?
- They have variable motility
- They are cytochrome oxidase positive (correct)
- They are bacilli and non-sporulated
- They can reduce nitrate to nitrite
What is the main reason why non-fermenter gram-negative bacilli (BNF) are a relevant group?
What is the main reason why non-fermenter gram-negative bacilli (BNF) are a relevant group?
- They are incapable of reducing nitrate to nitrite
- They cause severe, fatal infections, especially in the hospital environment (correct)
- They have a higher frequency of isolation compared to Enterobacteriaceae
- They are aerobic and can ferment sugars
Why are Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) considered a significant public health problem?
Why are Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) considered a significant public health problem?
- Because they primarily infect only healthy individuals
- Due to their susceptibility to antibiotics
- Because they are easy to manage and treat
- As a result of their high resistance to antibiotics (correct)
What percentage of gram-negative isolates do Enterobacteriaceae account for according to the text?
What percentage of gram-negative isolates do Enterobacteriaceae account for according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a clinically pertinent gram-negative organism mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a clinically pertinent gram-negative organism mentioned in the text?
Why are patients infected with Gram-negative bacteria often placed in the intensive care unit (ICU)?
Why are patients infected with Gram-negative bacteria often placed in the intensive care unit (ICU)?
Which two large groups are responsible for most clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria?
Which two large groups are responsible for most clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria?
How do Gram-negative bacteria differ from Gram-positive bacteria in terms of antibiotic resistance?
How do Gram-negative bacteria differ from Gram-positive bacteria in terms of antibiotic resistance?
Which of the following diseases can be caused by Enterobacteriaceae?
Which of the following diseases can be caused by Enterobacteriaceae?
What is a distinguishing feature of non-fermenters mentioned in the text?
What is a distinguishing feature of non-fermenters mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae mentioned in the text?
What is a notable aspect of the antimicrobial sensitivity profile of non-fermenters?
What is a notable aspect of the antimicrobial sensitivity profile of non-fermenters?
Which microorganism is NOT considered a non-fermenter according to the text?
Which microorganism is NOT considered a non-fermenter according to the text?
Why are Gram-negative bacteria considered a significant public health problem?
Why are Gram-negative bacteria considered a significant public health problem?
Which group of gram-negative bacteria is responsible for most clinical isolates according to the text?
Which group of gram-negative bacteria is responsible for most clinical isolates according to the text?
What is one of the clinically pertinent gram-negative organisms mentioned in the text?
What is one of the clinically pertinent gram-negative organisms mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermenters as mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermenters as mentioned in the text?
Why do patients infected with Gram-negative bacteria often require intensive care unit (ICU) admission according to the text?
Why do patients infected with Gram-negative bacteria often require intensive care unit (ICU) admission according to the text?
