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What is the primary habitat of Mycobacterium avium complex?
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?
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?
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?
Which antibiotic resistance is associated with Mycobacterium avium complex?
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Which statement best describes the infection pattern caused by MAC bacteria?
Which statement best describes the infection pattern caused by MAC bacteria?
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