Gram-Positive Bacilli Quiz
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Which type of bacteria is associated with cutaneous anthrax?

  • Gram-negative bacilli
  • Gram-negative cocci
  • Gram-positive bacilli (correct)
  • Gram-positive cocci
  • What is the characteristic enzyme of the non-branching, catalase-positive, gram-positive bacilli?

  • Cytochrome C oxidase
  • Coagulase
  • Catalase (correct)
  • Urease
  • How many genera does the group containing Bacillus species now contain?

  • 10
  • 100
  • 53 (correct)
  • 20
  • What is the most important medically relevant organism within the Bacillus genus?

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

    How do the endospores of Bacillus enter the body in cutaneous anthrax?

    <p>Through the abraded skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cutaneous Anthrax

    • Bacillus anthracis is associated with cutaneous anthrax.
    • Cutaneous anthrax is a common type of anthrax.
    • It develops after the bacteria enters through a cut or abrasion.

    Bacillus Species

    • Bacillus species are non-branching, catalase-positive, gram-positive bacilli.
    • The characteristic enzyme of Bacillus species is catalase.
    • The enzyme catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
    • The group containing Bacillus species currently comprises 32 genera.
    • Bacillus is the most medically relevant organism in the group.

    Anthrax Transmission

    • Bacillus anthracis produces endospores.
    • These endospores are highly resistant to environmental conditions and can be transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated materials.
    • The endospores enter the body through cuts or abrasions in the skin.

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    Test your knowledge of non-branching, catalase-positive, Gram-positive bacilli such as Bacillus, Listerium, and Corynebacterium in this quiz based on the lecture by Dr. Eunice Estella, MD. Topics include cutaneous anthrax and the phenotypic classification of Bacillus species.

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