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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Salmonella infection?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae?
What is the mode of transmission for Salmonella?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Shigella?
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What is the laboratory diagnosis for Shigella?
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Study Notes
Clinical Manifestations and Characteristics of Bacteria
- Clinical manifestations of Salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
- Enterobacteriaceae is characterized by being a family of gram-negative bacteria, and being oxidase-negative.
- The mode of transmission for Salmonella is through contaminated food and water, as well as through direct contact with infected animals.
- A characteristic of Shigella is its ability to invade the colonic mucosa, causing bloody diarrhea and dysentery.
- Laboratory diagnosis for Shigella involves culturing stool or rectal swab specimens on selective media, and identifying the organism using biochemical tests or molecular methods.
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Test your knowledge on Enterobacteriaceae II: Salmonella. This quiz covers various topics including taxonomy, epidemiology, characteristics, pathogenesis, transmission, virulence factors, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand this important group of bacteria.
