18 Questions
Which type of bacteria have a rod-like form?
Gram-positive bacilli
Where is the natural habitat of Clostridium species?
Soil or intestinal tract of humans and animals
Which organism causes the disease Tetanus?
Clostridium tetani
What type of infection does Bacillus anthracis cause through wound contamination?
Cutaneous Anthrax
Which type of anthrax infection generally occurs on exposed surfaces of the arms, face, and neck?
Cutaneous Anthrax
What is one of the distinguishing characteristics of Gram-negative bacteria?
Ability to produce endotoxins
What type of bacteria are susceptible to antibiotics that target the cell wall?
Gram-positive bacteria
Which antibiotic is effective against Gram-positive bacteria by targeting the cell wall?
Penicillin
Which bacterium grows in clusters resembling grapes and can lead to life-threatening infections?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which genus of bacteria is widely distributed in the environment, with some being part of normal flora in humans?
Streptococcus
Which bacterium can produce human infections by invading tissues and producing enzymes and toxins?
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Which bacterium can cause severe infections like osteomyelitis, pneumonia, and deep organ abscesses?
Bacillus cereus
Which type of bacteria possess O, H, and K antigens?
Escherichia coli
Which bacterium causes a sexually transmitted disease?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Which bacteria are gram-negative cocci that cause meningitis?
Neisseria meningitidis
Which bacterial genus is responsible for causing dysentery?
Shigella
Which bacterium is associated with bronchopneumonia, wound sepsis, bacteremia, meningitis, and UTIs?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which bacterium is considered normal flora but can also cause diseases?
Escherichia coli
Learn about Gram-positive bacilli, specifically focusing on the genera Bacillus and Clostridium. Understand their characteristics, such as rod-like form, spore formation, and potential to cause life-threatening illnesses like Anthrax.
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