Gram Positive Bacilli - Microbiology Lecture Quiz
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Which type of GPB is known for large spore formation?

  • Nocardia species
  • Corynebacterium diphtheriae
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Bacillus anthracis (correct)
  • Which GPB is considered an aerobic actinomycete?

  • Bacillus cereus
  • Clostridium difficile
  • Lactobacillus spp (correct)
  • Clostridium tetani
  • Among the listed GPB, which is associated with causing diphtheria?

  • Bacillus cereus
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Corynebacterium diphtheriae (correct)
  • Nocardia species
  • Which GPB is known for its association with anthrax?

    <p>Bacillus anthracis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which GPB is classified as a small non-spore forming bacterium?

    <p>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen is known for causing acute symptomatic infection that can present as influenza-like symptoms in pregnancy and acute sepsis in immunocompromised individuals?

    <p>Listeria monocytogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of Bacillus cereus as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen is a normal flora of the skin and upper respiratory tract, known for producing toxins that can inhibit protein synthesis and cause respiratory diphtheria?

    <p>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing characteristic of Bacillus anthracis that causes it to be maintained in soil as resistant spores?

    <p>Capsule production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen is a ubiquitous intracellular pathogen that can contaminate many foods, emphasizing preventive measures like cooking raw foods and avoiding high-risk soft cheeses?

    <p>Listeria monocytogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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