10 Questions
What can cause pneumoniae to spread into the central nervous system?
Infections of the ear or sinuses
Which type of cells infiltrate and obstruct the sinuses and ear canal during Otitis Media?
Neutrophils
How do Enterococci typically grow?
Both aerobically and anaerobically
What is the predominant end product when glucose is fermented by Enterococci?
L-lactic acid
What type of strains have become a serious problem in hospitalized patients in relation to Enterococci?
Antibiotic-resistant strains
Which antibiotic is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for resistant Enterococci strains?
Vancomycin
What differential diagnosis can be made with 'arabinose fermentation'?
'Xylose fermentation'
Which condition usually precedes Endocarditis in patients?
Bacteremia
'What is the wide range of pH within which Enterococci can grow?
4.6 to 9.9
How are the enterococci typically arranged?
In pairs and short chains
Test your knowledge on molecular diagnostics in medicine, including techniques used for disease diagnosis, identifying microorganisms, and nucleic acid amplification steps. Learn about DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, electrophoresis, sequencing, and different types of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) used in diagnostics.
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