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Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as an important human species in the text?
Which of the following species is mentioned as the most common cause of disease?
Which of the following species is mentioned twice in the text?
Which method is used by BACT/ALERT for definitive identification?
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What type of tests are included in the biochemical methods?
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Which bacterial family is the API 20E primarily used for identification and differentiation?
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How many miniature wells does the API 20E have?
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What is the purpose of compiling positive and negative test results in the API 20E?
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Study Notes
Species Identification
- Multiple species of Enterobacteriaceae, non-Enterobacteriaceae, and Gram-positive cocci are important human pathogens.
Disease Causation
- Escherichia coli is mentioned as the most common cause of disease.
BACT/ALERT Method
- BACT/ALERT uses a fluorescent sensor for definitive identification.
Biochemical Methods
- Biochemical methods include a variety of tests, such as citrate, indole, and VP.
API 20E System
- The API 20E system is primarily used for identification and differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae.
- The API 20E system consists of 20 miniature wells.
- The purpose of compiling positive and negative test results in the API 20E is for bacterial identification and characterization.
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Test your knowledge of important human species such as S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. lugdunensis, S. hominis, S. hemolyticus, and S. warneri. Discover which of these species are most commonly associated with causing diseases in humans.
