17 Questions
What are common symptoms associated with Enterocolitis?
Headache and lassitude
Which of the following is a common characteristic of Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Non-motile rod
What differentiates the stool appearance in Bacillary dysentery?
Grayish white or 'rice watery'
Which of the following is true about Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Non-lactose fermenting
What is a significant property of Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Forms large polysaccharide capsule
How is Enterocolitis primarily transmitted?
Via the fecal-oral route
What is the habitat of Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Human colon
How is transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae described?
Spread from the colon to the blood or peritoneum
What is the habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Human respiratory tract
How is transmission of Pseudomonas aeruginosa described?
Via respiratory droplets
What is the habitat of Bacillary dysentery causing gram-negative rods?
Human colon
How is transmission of Bacillary dysentery causing gram-negative rods described?
Spread from the colon to the blood or peritoneum
What causes fever and shock associated with sepsis in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?
Endotoxin
Which of the following is a virulence factor in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?
Urease enzyme
What is the habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the context of nosocomial infections?
Environmental water sources
What is the role of urease in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?
Ammonia production leading to bladder stones
Which organism is associated with facultative gram-negative rods?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Explore the clinical features, habitat, transmission, and pathogenesis of a gram-negative bacterial infection. Learn about the implications of large capsules, endotoxins, and various predisposing factors such as chronic pulmonary disease and catheterization.
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