Advanced Insights into Enteric Bacterial Pathogens and Associated Diseases

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1. Which bacterial pathogen is associated with both UTI and diarrheal diseases?

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Enteroadherent E. coli is known to cause both urinary tract infections (UTI) and diarrheal diseases. Salmonella typically causes food poisoning, Clostridium difficile leads to severe diarrhea, and Staphylococcus aureus is more commonly associated with skin infections and food poisoning.

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Advanced Insights Into Enteric Bacterial Pathogens And Associated Diseases - Quiz

Explore the complex world of enteric pathogens, focusing on those that deviate from typical behaviors. This content enhances understanding of unique bacterial characteristics, aiding in advanced microbiological studies and practical applications in healthcare.

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2. What is the term associated with poor sanitation that is known as infantile E-coli?

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Enteropathogenic E-Coli is the correct term associated with poor sanitation and is known as infantile E-coli because of its ability to cause diarrheal disease in infants and young children.

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3. What bacteria is responsible for causing Travelor's Diarrhea/Montezuma Revenge due to two toxins, Heat Stable & Heat Labile?

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Enterotoxogenic E-Coli is the correct answer as it is known to produce both Heat Stable and Heat Labile toxins causing Travelor's Diarrhea/Montezuma Revenge.

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4. Which bacterial strain invades the intestine and causes dysentary?

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Enteroinvasive E-Coli is a specific strain of E-Coli bacteria known for invading the intestine and causing dysentary. Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter are also bacterial strains that can cause similar symptoms, but they are not specifically known for invading the intestine.

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5. What pathogen is responsible for causing hemmorhagic diarrhea and colitis through phage encoded toxins (HUS)?

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Enterohemorrhagic E-Coli (EHEC) is commonly known for causing hemorrhagic diarrhea and colitis due to the production of phage encoded toxins that lead to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). The incorrect answers do not match the specific clinical manifestations of hemmorhagic diarrhea and colitis caused by EHEC.

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6. What fluorescent product is produced if Beta glucuronidase is present? This test is always negative for O157:H7.

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The correct answer is MUG because it is the fluorescent product produced when Beta glucoronidase is present, and this test is always negative for O157:H7. Fluorescein, Resorufin, and Quinine are not the correct products for this specific test.

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7. 0157: H7 fails to ferment this sorbitol.

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0157: H7 is a serotype of Escherichia coli that fails to ferment sorbitol on MAC Sorbitol agar. This characteristic helps in the differentiation of this pathogenic strain from other E. coli strains.

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8. Which pathogen is associated with poor sanitation, gastroenteritis, invasive, and paratyphoid fever?

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Salmonella is a well-known pathogen that can cause various diseases ranging from gastroenteritis to invasive infections, including paratyphoid fever. The other options listed, E. coli, Campylobacter, and Shigella, are also common causes of gastrointestinal infections, but they are not specifically associated with the symptoms described in the question.

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9. What microorganism causes Dysentery, severe diarrhea, HUS, and has Verotoxin (Shiga toxin)?

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Dysentery is commonly caused by Shigella species, specifically S. Dysnetariae, S. Flexneri, S. Boydii, and S. Sonnei. These pathogenic bacteria produce toxins that lead to severe symptoms like bloody diarrhea, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and can be classified into different groups based on biochemical tests.

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10. Which causative agent is associated with the plague, contact with household pets, acute enteritis, and has a bull's eye look on CIN plate?

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Yersinia species, specifically Y. Pestis, Y. Enterolitica, and Y. Psedotuberculosis are known to cause conditions such as plague, acute enteritis, and have a bull's eye look on CIN plate. The other options listed are associated with different bacterial species and diseases.

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11. Which of the following bacteria species is known to be Halophilic, can be obtained from contaminated seafood, belongs to Sereogroup 01 in pandemic infections, and causes symptoms such as watery rice stools, Sepsis & liver infection in the elderly?

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The question describes characteristics of Vibrio species, specifically V. Cholera, V. Parahemolyticus, and V. Vulnificans, which are known to cause such infections. Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter do not match the described traits.

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12. What organism is OX+ found in salt water, bloody mucous, and rice stool?

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Aeromonas species are a type of bacteria commonly found in various environments including salt water, and are known to cause infections resulting in symptoms such as bloody mucous and rice stool.

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13. Which bacterium can be found in fresh water, estuarine environments, and soil?

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Plesiomonas is a bacterium commonly found in fresh water, estuarine environments, and soil. Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Vibrio cholerae are other types of bacteria that are known for causing foodborne illnesses, but they are not typically found in the same environments as Plesiomonas.

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14. What is the most common cause of diarrhea, bloody & pus in stools, and darting motility?

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Campylobacter is a common bacterial cause of gastrointestinal infection, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, bloody & pus in stools, and darting motility. Salmonella, E. coli, and Shigella are also known causes of foodborne illnesses but do not typically present with the specific symptoms mentioned in the question.

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15. Which bacteria, isolated from Gastric Biopsy Specimens, produces lots of urease?

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Helicobacter is known for producing large amounts of urease in gastric biopsy specimens, aiding in its detection and identification. E. coli, Streptococcus, and Salmonella are not typically associated with high urease production in this context.

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16. What is indicated by pink-red color in lactose fermenters and black in the center of the colony due to H2S?

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Selective and differential agar such as SS agar can differentiate between different bacteria based on color changes. Lactose fermenters will produce pink-red colonies, while H2S production will result in black coloring in the center of the colony on SS agar, indicating Salmonella-Shigella presence.

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17. Which planet is closest to the sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, with an average distance of about 36 million miles.

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18. What is Selective for Salmonella and Shigella. No H2S detection?

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The correct answer, Brilliant Green agar, allows for the selective growth of Salmonella and Shigella by inhibiting the growth of other bacteria. MacConkey Agar is selective for Gram-negative bacteria, XLD Agar is used for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella, and EMB Agar is used for the isolation of fecal coliforms.

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19. What broth has Selective enrichment for Salmonella and Shigella?

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GN Broth is specifically designed to selectively enrich for Salmonella and Shigella, making it the correct option for this question. LB Broth, TSB Broth, and EMB Broth do not have the same selective properties as GN Broth.

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20. Which broth has Selective enrichment for Salmonella and Yersinia?

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Selenite Broth is specifically designed for the selective enrichment of Salmonella and Yersinia due to its inhibitory effect on other bacteria.

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Which bacterial pathogen is associated with both UTI and diarrheal...
What is the term associated with poor sanitation that is known as...
What bacteria is responsible for causing Travelor's Diarrhea/Montezuma...
Which bacterial strain invades the intestine and causes dysentary?
What pathogen is responsible for causing hemmorhagic diarrhea and...
What fluorescent product is produced if Beta glucuronidase is present?...
0157: H7 fails to ferment this sorbitol.
Which pathogen is associated with poor sanitation, gastroenteritis,...
What microorganism causes Dysentery, severe diarrhea, HUS, and has...
Which causative agent is associated with the plague, contact with...
Which of the following bacteria species is known to be Halophilic, can...
What organism is OX+ found in salt water, bloody mucous, and rice...
Which bacterium can be found in fresh water, estuarine environments,...
What is the most common cause of diarrhea, bloody & pus in stools,...
Which bacteria, isolated from Gastric Biopsy Specimens, produces lots...
What is indicated by pink-red color in lactose fermenters and black in...
Which planet is closest to the sun?
What is Selective for Salmonella and Shigella. No H2S detection?
What broth has Selective enrichment for Salmonella and Shigella?
Which broth has Selective enrichment for Salmonella and Yersinia?
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