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Which of the following is a common virulence factor of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
Mucosal adherence properties
Which of the following diseases can be caused by some members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
Respiratory tract infections
What is the typical morphology of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
Gram-negative straight rods
What is the catalase reaction of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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What type of fimbriae do most members of Enterobacteriaceae have?
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What is the function of fimbriae in bacteria?
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Which virulence factor can elicit severe toxic reactions in animals due to its effects on the innate immune and coagulatory systems?
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What is the primary function of Afimbrial adhesins (AFA) in bacteria?
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Which biochemical test is used to differentiate Citrobacter from other Gram-negative enterobacteria on MacConkey agar?
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What distinguishes the fast fermenter Klebsiella and E. coli on MacConkey agar?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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What is the primary function of the O antigen in the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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Which of the following is a common symptom associated with extraintestinal infections caused by some members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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What type of fimbriae do most members of Enterobacteriaceae have?
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Which virulence factor in the family Enterobacteriaceae provides antiphagocytic and serum resistance properties?
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Which biochemical test is used to differentiate Escherichia coli from other Gram-negative enterobacteria on MacConkey agar?
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What is the function of flagella and pili in bacteria?
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What is the primary function of Afimbrial adhesins (AFA) in bacteria?
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Which of the following virulence factors elicits severe toxic reactions in animals due to its effects on the innate immune and coagulatory systems?
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What can be performed for differentiation within the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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Which biochemical test is used to differentiate fast fermenter Klebsiella and E. coli from other Gram-negative enterobacteria on MacConkey agar?
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What distinguishes Salmonella spp. from other Gram-negative enterobacteria on MacConkey agar?
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What is the typical morphology of Y. pestis on MacConkey agar?
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What is the primary function of fimbriae in bacteria?
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What is the catalase reaction of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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What diseases can be caused by some members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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