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Which of the following is a characteristic morphology of Klebsiella sp.?
Gram negative, nonmotile, short and thick bacilli
What is the color of the colonies formed by Klebsiella pneumoniae on MacConkey agar?
Pink
Which sugar fermentation test result is characteristic of Klebsiella sp.?
Fermentation of glucose, lactose, mannitol, and maltose
Which of the following is a common site where Klebsiella pneumoniae is found in humans?
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What is the main reason for the mucoid colonies formed by Klebsiella sp. on media?
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