Microbiology Quiz: Shigella Species Identification

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Which parasite causes hydatid cyst disease?

  • Echinococcus granulosus (correct)
  • Candida albicans
  • Aspergillus flavus
  • Malassezia furfur

Which of the following is the normal flora of the mucous membranes?

  • Malassezia furfur
  • Echinococcus granulosus
  • Aspergillus flavus
  • Candida albicans (correct)

Which of the following is the target organ for Aspergillus flavus?

  • Liver (correct)
  • Skin
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • Lungs

What is the purpose of using a 20% KOH solution?

<p>To dissolve keratin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used for globulin determination in a CSF sample?

<p>Pandy's test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the cover glass breaks when examining a liquid sample?

<p>Dispose of the broken glass, replace it, and clean the stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties is a characteristic of Shigella species?

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

What is a distinguishing feature of Shigella species in terms of motility?

<p>They do not exhibit any motility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding Shigella species' motility?

<p>They lack the ability to move independently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria are Shigella species classified as due to their motility characteristics?

<p>Non-motile rods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of movement, how do Shigella species differ from other bacterial species?

<p>They lack the ability to move on their own (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of oil is used in a microscope?

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

What is India ink used for in a medical context?

<p>Detecting cryptococcus neoformans in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or Candida (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time period is mentioned in the context of filaria?

<p>10 AM - 4 PM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the time period mentioned in the context of filaria?

<p>It is the best time to take blood samples for detecting filaria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the given text?

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

Which media is used for the isolation of Neisseria species?

<p>Bordtella Thayer Martin media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which media is used for the isolation of Vibrio cholerae?

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

Which media is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?

<p>Skirrow's media (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stain is used as the primary stain for acid-fast bacteria?

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

Which organism is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma?

<p>Epstein-Barr virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which media is used for the isolation of Legionella species?

<p>Buffered Charcoal yeast extract agar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'bacteremia or septicemia' according to the given text?

<p>A condition where bacteria are present in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus can break the envelope according to the given information?

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

Which tests are typically performed when donating or transfusing blood?

<p>Viral serology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between plasmodium and female anopheles mosquito according to the given information?

<p>Female anopheles mosquito is a vector for plasmodium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fire extinguisher is commonly used in most laboratories?

<p>Carbon dioxide extinguisher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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