10 Questions
What is a key characteristic of mycobacteria?
They are aerobic and non-motile
Why are mycobacteria considered acid-fast?
Their cell wall is rich in mycolic acid
What is the main cause of tuberculosis (TB) in humans and animals?
M. tuberculosis
Which mycobacterium causes leprosy?
M. leprae
What is the main reason mycobacteria are considered acid-fast?
Presence of a hydrophobic, waxy cell wall rich in mycolic acid
What is the most common site of tuberculosis infection?
Lungs (pulmonary TB)
What is the medical classification for the mycobacterium that causes leprosy (Hansen’s disease)?
M. leprae
Which mycobacterium causes tuberculosis (TB) in humans and animals?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which system can tuberculosis affect, in addition to the lungs?
Central nervous system
What is the main cause of the chronic symptoms of tuberculosis?
Delayed hypersensitivity or host tissue reaction response
Test your knowledge about mycobacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia, spirochetes, and rickettsia with this medical microbiology quiz. Explore their general characteristics, including being aerobic, non-motile, acid-fast, and having a unique cell wall structure.
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