Microbiology Quiz on Bacterial Diseases

A type of bacterium that stains pink or red when subjected to the Gram staining method due to a thin peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall.

Gram-negative bacteria that are rod-shaped, often found in the gut and involved in various infections.

A type of gram-negative bacteria that causes various infections, including meningitis, gonorrhea, and ear infections.

A genus of bacteria that causes a variety of diseases, including brucellosis (a zoonotic disease).

A genus of bacteria that includes C. trachomatis, which can cause trachoma (an eye infection) and C. pneumoniae, which can cause pneumonia.

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria that are spiral-shaped and cause various diseases like diarrhea and tenesmus.

A type of bacteria that has a spiral shape and causes a sexually transmitted infection known as syphilis.

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria known for their ability to cause infections in wounds, burns, and the respiratory tract.

A type of bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria known for causing various diseases, including dysentery, which is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

A type of bacteria that is responsible for causing the plague, a dangerous infectious disease.

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria known for causing various intestinal infections, including diarrhea, salmonellosis, and typhoid fever.

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria that includes several species causing various infections, particularly in healthcare settings.