Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections: Clinical Features and Transmission

What are common symptoms associated with Enterocolitis?

Headache and lassitude

Which of the following is a common characteristic of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Non-motile rod

What differentiates the stool appearance in Bacillary dysentery?

Grayish white or 'rice watery'

Which of the following is true about Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Non-lactose fermenting Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant property of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Forms large polysaccharide capsule Signup and view all the answers

How is Enterocolitis primarily transmitted?

Via the fecal-oral route Signup and view all the answers

What is the habitat of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Human colon Signup and view all the answers

How is transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae described?

Spread from the colon to the blood or peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

What is the habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Human respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

How is transmission of Pseudomonas aeruginosa described?

Via respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

What is the habitat of Bacillary dysentery causing gram-negative rods?

Human colon Signup and view all the answers

How is transmission of Bacillary dysentery causing gram-negative rods described?

Spread from the colon to the blood or peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

What causes fever and shock associated with sepsis in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?

Endotoxin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a virulence factor in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?

Urease enzyme Signup and view all the answers

What is the habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the context of nosocomial infections?

Environmental water sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of urease in Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?

Ammonia production leading to bladder stones Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is associated with facultative gram-negative rods?

Klebsiella pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers