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What type of metabolism does P.aeruginosa have?
What type of metabolism does P.aeruginosa have?
- Oxidative and fermentative
- Anaerobic and fermentative
- Oxidative and non-fermentative (correct)
- Anaerobic and non-fermentative
Which medium is used to test the oxidative attack on sugars by P.aeruginosa?
Which medium is used to test the oxidative attack on sugars by P.aeruginosa?
- MacConkey agar
- EMB agar
- Mannitol salt agar
- Hugh and Leifson's medium with glucose (correct)
What is the resistance of P.aeruginosa to nitrites?
What is the resistance of P.aeruginosa to nitrites?
- Resistance to nitrites (correct)
- Increased production of nitrites
- No impact on nitrites
- Reduction to nitrites
Which type of disinfectant is P.aeruginosa resistant to?
Which type of disinfectant is P.aeruginosa resistant to?
What virulence factors does P.aeruginosa possess for establishing infection?
What virulence factors does P.aeruginosa possess for establishing infection?
Why is adherence to host cells critical for establishing infection by P.aeruginosa?
Why is adherence to host cells critical for establishing infection by P.aeruginosa?
What is the key consequence of LasA and LasB degrading elastin?
What is the key consequence of LasA and LasB degrading elastin?
How do chronic Pseudomonas infections contribute to tissue damage?
How do chronic Pseudomonas infections contribute to tissue damage?
What is the role of alkaline protease in P.aeruginosa infections?
What is the role of alkaline protease in P.aeruginosa infections?
How does phospholipase C contribute to tissue destruction?
How does phospholipase C contribute to tissue destruction?
What is the main effect of Exoenzymes S and T when introduced into target eukaryotic cells?
What is the main effect of Exoenzymes S and T when introduced into target eukaryotic cells?
What is the potential severity range of Pseudomonas lower respiratory tract infections?
What is the potential severity range of Pseudomonas lower respiratory tract infections?
What is one of the main reasons for the prominent role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital infections?
What is one of the main reasons for the prominent role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital infections?
In patients undergoing malignancy or immunosuppressive therapy, which conditions may occur due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
In patients undergoing malignancy or immunosuppressive therapy, which conditions may occur due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
How does Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquire resistance to additional antibiotics?
How does Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquire resistance to additional antibiotics?
What equipment or articles in hospitals may be frequently contaminated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What equipment or articles in hospitals may be frequently contaminated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Under what circumstances may fecal carriage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa be more frequent?
Under what circumstances may fecal carriage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa be more frequent?
What is one of the main mechanisms contributing to Pseudomonas aeruginosa's antibiotic resistance?
What is one of the main mechanisms contributing to Pseudomonas aeruginosa's antibiotic resistance?
What type of infections can Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause in people with frequently wet hands?
What type of infections can Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause in people with frequently wet hands?
What type of foot condition is commonly caused by P. aeruginosa after a penetrating injury?
What type of foot condition is commonly caused by P. aeruginosa after a penetrating injury?
In what type of patients are urinary tract infections caused by P. aeruginosa commonly seen?
In what type of patients are urinary tract infections caused by P. aeruginosa commonly seen?
What type of ear infection is frequently caused by P. aeruginosa, with swimming as an important risk factor?
What type of ear infection is frequently caused by P. aeruginosa, with swimming as an important risk factor?
What type of eye infection can P. aeruginosa cause after initial trauma to the cornea?
What type of eye infection can P. aeruginosa cause after initial trauma to the cornea?
What type of ear infection caused by P. aeruginosa can be life-threatening and requires aggressive treatment?
What type of ear infection caused by P. aeruginosa can be life-threatening and requires aggressive treatment?
What is the most common community-acquired infection caused by P. aeruginosa?
What is the most common community-acquired infection caused by P. aeruginosa?
Which characteristic skin lesions may develop in rare cases due to P. aeruginosa infections?
Which characteristic skin lesions may develop in rare cases due to P. aeruginosa infections?
Why is it important to recognize the epidemiological importance of P. aeruginosa as a disease-causing agent?
Why is it important to recognize the epidemiological importance of P. aeruginosa as a disease-causing agent?
In neutropenic patients with P. aeruginosa infections, what is the expected finding in terms of neutrophils in microscopic examination of lesions?
In neutropenic patients with P. aeruginosa infections, what is the expected finding in terms of neutrophils in microscopic examination of lesions?
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing P. aeruginosa infections?
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing P. aeruginosa infections?
What type of infection is most common and serious in burns due to P. aeruginosa?
What type of infection is most common and serious in burns due to P. aeruginosa?
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