Mycobacterium tuberculosis Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Gram-positive bacilli
  • Non-acid fast (correct)
  • Slow growers
  • Requires whole egg for growth

What is the virulence factor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Sulfatides
  • Niacin
  • Cord factor (correct)
  • Catalase

Which specimen can be used to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Blood sample
  • Stool sample
  • Urine sample
  • Sputum sample (correct)

What is the nickname given to Pneumonia in the text?

<p>The New Captain of the Men of Death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective dose of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

<p>1-10 tubercle bacilli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname given to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the text?

<p>The New Captain of the Men of Death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens can be used to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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

What is the virulence factor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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

What temperature is usually required for the culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

<p>35-37°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is NOT non-acid fast.

Virulence factor

Cord factor is the virulence factor of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Specimen for diagnosis

Sputum sample can be used to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Infective dose

1-10 tubercle bacilli is the infective dose for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Nickname for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

The New Captain of the Men of Death is a nickname for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Temperature for culture

35-37°C is usually required for the culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Acid-fast characteristic

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is acid-fast, meaning it resists decolorization.

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Diagnosis methods

Sputum samples are essential for confirming Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.

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Pneumonia nickname

Pneumonia is referred to as 'The New Captain of the Men of Death.'

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