Legionella Morphology and Cultural Characteristics Quiz
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What is the morphology of Legionella?

  • Gram negative, motile cocci
  • Gram positive, motile rods
  • Gram negative, non-motile rods (correct)
  • Gram positive, non-motile cocci

    • On which agar is L. pneumophila cultured?

  • Nutrient Agar
  • Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract (BCYE) Agar (correct)
  • Standard Sheep Blood Agar
  • MacConkey Agar

    • What is essential for the growth of Legionella?

  • Calcium
  • Sugar
  • Potassium
  • Cysteine (correct)

    • Which of the following conditions is required for the slow growth of Legionella?

    <p>35°C for 3-7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does Legionella have on phagosome-lysosome fusion?

    <p>Prevents fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does L. pneumophila often reside in the environment?

    <p>Pools of stagnant water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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