Microbiology Quiz: Bacteria & Diseases
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Which of the following is a Gram-negative bacteria that can cause meningitis?

  • *Fusobacterium*
  • *Bacteroides*
  • *Francisella tularensis*
  • *Neisseria meningitides* (correct)

Which of the following diseases is associated with Chlamydia trachomatis?

  • Pneumonia
  • Trachoma (correct)
  • Ehrlichiosis
  • Psittacosis

Which bacteria is associated with disease contracted through contaminated goat and sheep milk?

  • *Ehrlichiae*
  • *Brucella melitensis* (correct)
  • *Moraxella lacunata*
  • *Rickettsia typhi*

Which condition is NOT directly associated with Gram-negative bacteria, according to the provided tree diagram?

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Which of the following is transmitted by rat fleas?

<p>Endemic murine typhus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is associated with causing peptic ulcers?

<p>Helicobacter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi?

<p>Lyme disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is known to cause whooping cough?

<p>Bordetella pertussis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with wound and burn infections, as well as sepsis?

<p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these bacteria is NOT part of the Enterobacteriaceae family?

<p>Pasteurella (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is specifically linked to Vibrio cholerae?

<p>Cholera (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is specifically associated with causing syphilis?

<p>Treponema pallidum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium causes the plague?

<p>Yersinia pestis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Shigella dysenteriae

A type of bacteria that causes dysentery, a serious infection of the intestines.

Enterobacteriaceae

A group of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal issues.

Vibrio cholerae

A type of bacteria that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal disease.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

A type of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections, including pneumonia, wound infections, and urinary tract infections.

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Borrelia burgdorferi

A type of bacteria that causes Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness.

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Treponema pallidum

A type of bacteria that causes syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection.

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Bordetella pertussis

A type of bacteria that can cause pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

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Escherichia coli (E. coli)

A type of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections, including traveler's diarrhea and urinary tract infections.

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What are Gram-negative bacteria?

Gram-negative bacteria are a diverse group of microorganisms that include both rod-shaped and coccobacilli forms. Their classification often depends on their morphology and specific species.

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What are Gram-negative anaerobic rods?

A group of anaerobic bacteria commonly residing in the human gut and often linked to infections in the mouth, tissues, and crevices.

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What are Neisseria species?

A type of Gram-negative bacteria responsible for conditions like meningitis, an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, and gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection.

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What is Brucella melitensis?

A prominent species of bacteria within the genus Brucella, known for causing brucellosis, a zoonotic disease that spreads through contact with infected animals.

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What is Chlamydia?

A genus of bacteria known for its role in several diseases, including trachoma (a leading cause of blindness), and respiratory infections like pneumonia.

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