10 Questions
Which type of GPB is known for large spore formation?
Bacillus anthracis
Which GPB is considered an aerobic actinomycete?
Lactobacillus spp
Among the listed GPB, which is associated with causing diphtheria?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Which GPB is known for its association with anthrax?
Bacillus anthracis
Which GPB is classified as a small non-spore forming bacterium?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Which pathogen is known for causing acute symptomatic infection that can present as influenza-like symptoms in pregnancy and acute sepsis in immunocompromised individuals?
Listeria monocytogenes
What is the primary mode of transmission of Bacillus cereus as mentioned in the text?
Ingestion of contaminated food
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?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Bacillus anthracis that causes it to be maintained in soil as resistant spores?
Capsule production
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?
Listeria monocytogenes
Test your knowledge on Gram Positive Bacilli with this quiz based on Dr. Warren Lowman's lecture on Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Questions cover classification, epidemiological diversity, and pathogenetic mechanisms of specific bacteria.
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