Question 1

Describe the characteristics of the Enterobacteriaceae and discuss the difference between the coliforms and noncoliforms in the family.

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The Enterobacteriaceae family is a large...

Question 2

Compare and contrast shigellosis and salmonellosis.

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Shigellosis and salmonellosis are both b...

Question 3

Whooping cough is transmitted via respiratory droplets. The___stage lasts 1-2 weeks, while the _________stage is characterized by severe coughing.

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A)   primary; secondary
B)   catarrhal; paroxysmal
C)   incubation; convalescent
D)   low T-cell; high macrophage
E)   incubation; invasionF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is

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A)   found in soil and water.
B)   an opportunist that produces many diverse enzymes.
C)   highly chemical resistant.
D)   motile.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Compare and contrast typhoid fever and salmonellosis.

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Typhoid fever and salmonellosis are both...

Question 6

Which disease involves transmission by aerosolized water from whirlpool spas, air conditioners, cooling towers, and supermarket vegetable misters?

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A)   legionellosis
B)   pertussis
C)   brucellosis
D)   plague
E)   traveler's diarrheaF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The virulence factor associated with the events of gram-negative sepsis and septic shock is _____.

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The answer of The virulence factor associated with the events...

Question 8

Salmonelloses are

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A)   not caused by Salmonella typhi.
B)   associated with undercooked poultry and eggs, and reptile and rodent feces.
C)   gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea.
D)   enteric fevers that often include septicemia.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Brucellosis is

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A)   a zoonosis.
B)   seen in the patient as a fluctuating fever, with headache, muscle pain, and weakness.
C)   associated with pathogen in the blood.
D)   an occupational illness of people that work with animals.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not correct concerning Legionnaires'disease?

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A)   L. pneumophila lives in close associations with free-living amoebas.
B)   The disease is communicable from person to person.
C)   Symptoms include cough, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
D)   It is more common in males over 50 years of age.
E)   Cases have been traced to the fallout from the Mount Saint Helen's volcano.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Rabbits and rodents are the reservoirs of the causative agent of

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A)   tularemia.
B)   pertussis.
C)   legionellosis.
D)   brucellosis.
E)   shigellosis.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Although Burkholderia cepacia could be very useful in bioremediation programs, it is not feasible to use it. Why?

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A)   Because it can cause opportunistic infections in the respiratory tract.
B)   Because it cannot be cultured in the lab to necessary numbers.
C)   Because it is too expensive at this time to grow it.
D)   It encourages the overgrowth of fungus in the environment, which is not desirable.
E)   It produces a foul odor making it a poor choice for most situations.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

A cause of epiglottitis in children and young adults is

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A)   Haemophilus influenzae.
B)   Haemophilus ducreyi.
C)   Haemophilus aegyptius.
D)   Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
E)   Haemophilus aphrophilus.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The gram-negative bacillus associated with abscesses from dog and cat bites or scratches is

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A)   Salmonella typhimurium.
B)   Yersinia enterocolitica.
C)   Pasteurella multocida.
D)   Brucella suis.
E)   Francisella tularensis.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Salmonella are

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A)   coliforms.
B)   motile.
C)   gram-positive rods.
D)   lactose fermenters.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Escherichia coli infections

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A)   are often transmitted by fecal contaminated water and food.
B)   include urinary tract infections from normal flora strains.
C)   involve enterotoxin in traveler's diarrhea.
D)   can cause an inflammatory disease similar to Shigella dysentery.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Proteus species often cause urinary tract infections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following are symptoms of septic shock?

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A)   tachycardia
B)   reduced blood flow to vital organs
C)   respiratory failure
D)   weak pulse
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Pasteurization of milk helps to prevent

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A)   tularemia.
B)   pertussis.
C)   legionellosis.
D)   brucellosis.
E)   shigellosis.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The Enterobacteriaceae do not produce oxidase compared to the pseudomonads that do produce oxidase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance

Describe the characteristics of the Enterobacteriaceae and discuss the difference between the coliforms and noncoliforms in the family.

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Compare and contrast typhoid fever and salmonellosis.

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Compare and contrast shigellosis and salmonellosis.

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Although Burkholderia cepacia could be very useful in bioremediation programs, it is not feasible to use it. Why?

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The gram-negative bacillus associated with abscesses from dog and cat bites or scratches is

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Which of the following is not correct concerning Legionnaires'disease?

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Proteus species often cause urinary tract infections.

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Which of the following are symptoms of septic shock?

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Rabbits and rodents are the reservoirs of the causative agent of

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Salmonelloses are

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Whooping cough is transmitted via respiratory droplets. The___stage lasts 1-2 weeks, while the _________stage is characterized by severe coughing.

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Which disease involves transmission by aerosolized water from whirlpool spas, air conditioners, cooling towers, and supermarket vegetable misters?

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The virulence factor associated with the events of gram-negative sepsis and septic shock is _____.

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Brucellosis is

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Escherichia coli infections

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The Enterobacteriaceae do not produce oxidase compared to the pseudomonads that do produce oxidase.

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A cause of epiglottitis in children and young adults is

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is

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