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What are the characteristics of diphtheria caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Upper respiratory tract illness with sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity
Which of the following best describes the morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Aerobic club-shape, gram positive, non-spore forming, non-motile bacteria
Where are Corynebacteria commonly found in the human body?
Skin and nares
What is the causal agent of the disease diphtheria?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
What toxic effects can be caused by the diphtheria toxin produced by C. diphtheriae?
Myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects
Test your knowledge of non-spore-forming gram-positive bacilli in this microbiology lecture quiz. Explore the characteristics and identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and other members of this diverse bacterial group.
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