Molecular Diagnostics in Medicine Quiz
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What can cause pneumoniae to spread into the central nervous system?

  • Infections of the urinary tract
  • Infections of the ear or sinuses (correct)
  • Infections of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Infections of the skin
  • Which type of cells infiltrate and obstruct the sinuses and ear canal during Otitis Media?

  • Macrophages
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • How do Enterococci typically grow?

  • Both aerobically and anaerobically (correct)
  • Only anaerobically
  • Only aerobically
  • Neither aerobically nor anaerobically
  • What is the predominant end product when glucose is fermented by Enterococci?

    <p>L-lactic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of strains have become a serious problem in hospitalized patients in relation to Enterococci?

    <p>Antibiotic-resistant strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for resistant Enterococci strains?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differential diagnosis can be made with 'arabinose fermentation'?

    <p>'Xylose fermentation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition usually precedes Endocarditis in patients?

    <p>Bacteremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What is the wide range of pH within which Enterococci can grow?

    <p>4.6 to 9.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the enterococci typically arranged?

    <p>In pairs and short chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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