Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections Quiz
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What is the primary habitat of Mycobacterium avium complex?

  • Animal feces
  • Airborne particles
  • Human respiratory system
  • Fresh and salt water (correct)

    • What is the characteristic morphology of Mycobacterium avium complex?

  • Gram-variable, motile, non-acid-fast filaments
  • Gram-negative, motile, spore-forming cocci
  • Gram-positive, nonmotile, non-acid-fast cocci
  • Gram-positive, nonmotile, acid-fast, short to long rods (correct)

    • What distinguishes Mycobacterium avium complex from M. tuberculosis?

  • Resistance to common antibiotics
  • Growth characteristics on specific media (correct)
  • Differential colony pigmentation
  • Motility under microscope

    • Which antibiotic resistance is associated with Mycobacterium avium complex?

    <p>Streptomycin and ethambutol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the infection pattern caused by MAC bacteria?

    <p>Primarily infects immunocompromised individuals and those with severe lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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