15 Questions
What is the Gram stain reaction of Salmonella typhi?
Gram negative
What is the typical morphology of Salmonella typhi cells?
Single, paired, and chained rods
What is the motility characteristic of Salmonella typhi?
Motile with flagella
What is the optimal temperature for the growth of Salmonella typhi?
37°C
What is the optimal pH range for the growth of Salmonella typhi?
pH 7-8
What is the specific subspecies of Salmonella that is being discussed in the text?
Salmonella typhimurium
Which of the following best represents the serovar of Salmonella discussed?
Typhimurium
What are the growth requirements for Salmonella Typhi mentioned in the text?
Aerobic conditions
Which of the following is a common misconception regarding the growth requirements of Salmonella Typhi?
Requires extreme cold temperatures
What is the purpose of using MacConkey and deoxycholate citrate agar for Salmonella typhi?
To test for lactose fermentation ability
Which media are specifically used to test for the presence of H2S production in Salmonella typhi?
Xylose-lysine and Wilson & Bair agars
What distinguishes Salmonella Typhi from other serovars of Salmonella discussed in the text?
Associated with typhoid fever
What is the purpose of using selective media for Salmonella typhi?
To inhibit the growth of other types of bacteria
What is the purpose of using SS agar (salmonella-shigella agar) for Salmonella typhi?
To differentiate Salmonella from Shigella
Which of the following media would be most suitable for testing the growth of Salmonella typhi in the presence of other Gram-positive bacteria?
MacConkey agar
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