Gastrointestinal Pathogens Quiz

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    Which of the organisms listed has VERY POOR growth in in TCBS

    • V. cholerae
    • V. mimicus
    • V. vulnificus
    • V. parahaemolyticus
    • V. alginolyticus
    • V. cincinnatiensis
    • Photobacterium damsela
    • Grimontii hollisae
    • V. fluvialis
    • V. harveyi
    • V. metschnikovii
    • V. furnissli
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About This Quiz

A pathogen is simply defined as a microorganism that causes a disease to its host. In other words, a pathogen is a microbe that can cause damage to a host.
Gastrointestinal pathogens are pathogens that reside and damage the stomach and intestines of the host.
This quiz talks about gastrointestinal pathogens, how they work, and how to tackle them.

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  • 2. 

    Check ALL that applies to Vibrio

    • Comma-shaped

    • Straight rods

    • Pleomorphic

    • Rounded ends/coccobacilli

    • May occur singly, in pairs, or in short chains

    • Gram-negative rods

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Comma-shaped
    A. Straight rods
    A. Pleomorphic
    A. Gram-negative rods
    Explanation
    Vibrio is a genus of bacteria that can have various shapes, including comma-shaped, straight rods, and pleomorphic forms. These bacteria are also Gram-negative, meaning they do not retain the crystal violet stain in the Gram staining process. Therefore, the correct answers for this question are comma-shaped, straight rods, pleomorphic, and Gram-negative rods.

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  • 3. 

    Check ALL that applies to Aeromonas

    • Comma-shaped

    • Straight rods

    • Pleomorphic

    • Rounded ends/coccobacilli

    • May occur singly, in pairs, or in short chains

    • Gram-negative rods

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Rounded ends/coccobacilli
    A. May occur singly, in pairs, or in short chains
    A. Gram-negative rods
    Explanation
    Aeromonas can have rounded ends or appear as coccobacilli, meaning they have a shape that is between a rod and a sphere. They can occur singly, in pairs, or in short chains. Additionally, Aeromonas are Gram-negative rods, which means they stain pink when subjected to the Gram stain test.

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  • 4. 

    Check ALL that applies to Vibrio

    • Agent O/129 susceptible

    • String test positive

    • Growth in 6% NaCl

    • Agent O/129 resistant

    • String test negative

    • No growth in 6% NaCl

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Agent O/129 susceptible
    A. String test positive
    A. Growth in 6% NaCl
    Explanation
    Vibrio is a genus of bacteria that includes both susceptible and resistant strains to Agent O/129. However, the given information states that Vibrio is susceptible to Agent O/129. Additionally, Vibrio is known to test positive in the string test, which is a diagnostic test used to identify certain bacteria. Moreover, Vibrio is capable of growing in a high concentration of salt, specifically 6% NaCl. Therefore, the correct answers are Agent O/129 susceptible, String test positive, and Growth in 6% NaCl.

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  • 5. 

    Check ALL that applies to Aeromonas

    • Agent O/129 susceptible

    • String test positive

    • Growth in 6% NaCl

    • Agent O/129 resistant

    • String test negative

    • No growth in 6% NaCl

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Agent O/129 resistant
    A. String test negative
    A. No growth in 6% NaCl
    Explanation
    Aeromonas is resistant to Agent O/129, as mentioned in the answer. This means that it is not affected by or susceptible to Agent O/129. Additionally, the String test is negative for Aeromonas, indicating that it does not produce strings when tested. Lastly, Aeromonas does not grow in 6% NaCl, as stated in the answer.

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  • 6. 

    All of these reagents but one can lyse cells and release nucleic acid material

    • 0.5% sodium deoxycholate

    • Sodium taurocholate

    • 0.05% sodium deoxycholate

    • 0.5% Deoxycholic acid

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.05% sodium deoxycholate
    Explanation
    0.05% sodium deoxycholate is the correct answer because it is a reagent that can lyse cells and release nucleic acid material. Sodium deoxycholate is a bile salt that disrupts the cell membrane, causing the cells to break open and release their contents. The concentration of 0.05% is sufficient to achieve cell lysis without being too harsh and damaging the nucleic acids. The other reagents listed, such as 0.5% sodium deoxycholate, sodium taurocholate, and 0.5% deoxycholic acid, may also have the ability to lyse cells, but they are not the best options for releasing nucleic acid material.

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  • 7. 

    This is viscous and will form into a mucoid “string” when teased

    • DNA

    • MRNA

    • TRNA

    • RRna

    Correct Answer
    A. DNA
    Explanation
    DNA is the correct answer because DNA is a viscous substance that can form into a mucoid "string" when teased. DNA is a long, coiled molecule that carries the genetic information in all living organisms. When DNA is extracted and stretched, it can form a string-like structure due to its double helix shape. This property of DNA allows scientists to manipulate and study it in the laboratory. mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are all types of RNA molecules that play different roles in protein synthesis and are not known to exhibit the same viscous and string-like properties as DNA.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the organisms listed can GROW in 0% NaCl

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. V. cholerae
    A. V. mimicus
    Explanation
    V. cholerae and V. mimicus can grow in 0% NaCl because they are both halophilic bacteria, meaning they can tolerate and grow in environments with low salt concentrations.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the organisms listed is INDOLE NEGATIVE

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    Correct Answer
    A. Photobacterium damsela
    Explanation
    Photobacterium damsela is the correct answer because it is the only organism listed that is known to be indole negative. Indole is a compound produced by certain bacteria during the breakdown of tryptophan, and the indole test is commonly used to differentiate between bacterial species. In this case, all the other organisms listed are Vibrio species, which are typically indole positive. Therefore, Photobacterium damsela is the only indole negative organism among the options provided.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the organisms listed PRODUCES GAS FROM GLUCOSE

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer
    A. V. furnissli
    Explanation
    V. furnissli is the correct answer because it is known to produce gas from glucose.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the organisms listed is a DELAYED/LATE lactose utilizer

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer
    A. V. vulnificus
    Explanation
    V. vulnificus is a delayed/late lactose utilizer because it takes longer to utilize lactose compared to the other organisms listed.

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  • 12. 

    Which of the organisms listed is Lysine decarboxylase (Positive)

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. V. cholerae
    A. V. mimicus
    A. V. vulnificus
    A. V. parahaemolyticus
    A. V. alginolyticus
    A. V. harveyi
    Explanation
    The organisms listed, V. cholerae, V. mimicus, V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus, V. alginolyticus, and V. harveyi, are all positive for Lysine decarboxylase.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the organisms listed has variable growth in 6% NaCl

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. V. cholerae
    A. V. mimicus
    A. V. metschnikovii
    Explanation
    V. cholerae, V. mimicus, and V. metschnikovii are the organisms listed that have variable growth in 6% NaCl. This means that their growth can vary in the presence of a 6% NaCl (sodium chloride) solution. The other organisms listed may not exhibit variable growth in this specific condition.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are OXIDASE variable

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer
    A. Chromobacterium violaceum
    Explanation
    Chromobacterium violaceum is the only organism listed that is OXIDASE variable. This means that it may or may not produce the enzyme oxidase, which is used in the oxidase test to identify certain bacteria. The other organisms listed are not OXIDASE variable, meaning they consistently produce the oxidase enzyme.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the organisms listed PRODUCES gas from glucose

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)
    A. A. veronii biovar sobria
    A. A. veronii biovar veronii
    Explanation
    The organisms listed in the answer, A. jandaei (A. veronii complex), A. veronii biovar sobria, and A. veronii biovar veronii, are all capable of producing gas from glucose. Gas production from glucose is a characteristic used in microbiology to differentiate between different bacterial species. Therefore, these organisms have the ability to ferment glucose and produce gas as a byproduct.

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  • 16. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are POSITIVE for esculin hydrolysis

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A. caviae complex
    A. A. veronii biovar veronii
    Explanation
    The organisms A. caviae complex and A. veronii biovar veronii are positive for esculin hydrolysis.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the organisms listed FERMENTS sucrose

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A. caviae complex
    A. A. veronii biovar sobria
    A. A. veronii biovar veronii
    Explanation
    The organisms listed in the answer (A. caviae complex, A. veronii biovar sobria, A. veronii biovar veronii) are capable of fermenting sucrose. This means that they can break down sucrose into simpler compounds, such as glucose and fructose, through a process called fermentation. Fermentation of sucrose is a common metabolic activity in certain bacteria, allowing them to obtain energy and produce byproducts. Chromobacterium violaceum, on the other hand, does not ferment sucrose.

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  • 18. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are lysine decarboxylase (negative)

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A. caviae complex
    A. Chromobacterium violaceum
    Explanation
    The organisms listed, A. caviae complex and Chromobacterium violaceum, are lysine decarboxylase (negative). This means that they do not have the ability to decarboxylate lysine, which is a process that involves removing a carboxyl group from lysine to produce cadaverine.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are arginine dihydrolase (negative)

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer
    A. A. veronii biovar veronii
    Explanation
    A. veronii biovar veronii is the correct answer because it belongs to the A. veronii complex and is known to be negative for arginine dihydrolase.

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  • 20. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are ornithine decarboxylase (positive)

    • A. caviae complex

    • A. hydrophila complex

    • A. jandaei (A. veronii complex)

    • A. schubertii (A. veronii complex)

    • A. veronii biovar sobria

    • A. veronii biovar veronii

    • Chromobacterium violaceum

    Correct Answer
    A. A. veronii biovar veronii
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A. veronii biovar veronii because it is the only organism listed that is positive for ornithine decarboxylase.

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  • 21. 

    Which of the organisms listed has GREEN colonies in TCBS

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. V. mimicus
    A. V. vulnificus
    A. V. parahaemolyticus
    A. Photobacterium damsela
    A. Grimontii hollisae
    Explanation
    The organisms listed that have GREEN colonies in TCBS are V. mimicus, V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus, Photobacterium damsela, and Grimontii hollisae.

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  • 22. 

    Which of the organisms listed has YELLOW colonies in TCBS

    • V. cholerae

    • V. mimicus

    • V. vulnificus

    • V. parahaemolyticus

    • V. alginolyticus

    • V. cincinnatiensis

    • Photobacterium damsela

    • Grimontii hollisae

    • V. fluvialis

    • V. harveyi

    • V. metschnikovii

    • V. furnissli

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. V. cholerae
    A. V. alginolyticus
    A. V. cincinnatiensis
    A. V. fluvialis
    A. V. harveyi
    A. V. metschnikovii
    A. V. furnissli
    Explanation
    The organisms V. cholerae, V. alginolyticus, V. cincinnatiensis, V. fluvialis, V. harveyi, V. metschnikovii, and V. furnissli have yellow colonies in TCBS.

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  • 23. 

    What is the motility characteristic of Campylobacter?

    • Darting motlity

    • Swarming motility

    • Falling leaves motlity

    • Non-motile

    Correct Answer
    A. Darting motlity
    Explanation
    Campylobacter exhibits darting motility. This means that the bacteria move rapidly in a jerky, darting motion. This type of motility allows Campylobacter to navigate through its environment and colonize different surfaces. Swarming motility refers to a coordinated movement of bacteria, usually on a solid surface, while falling leaves motility is not a recognized term in relation to bacterial motility. Non-motile bacteria are unable to move on their own.

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  • 24. 

    Which has long spirals or S or seagull wing shapes rods or coccobacilli (in old cultures)

    • Vibrio

    • Aeromonas

    • Campylobacter

    • Helicobacter

    Correct Answer
    A. Campylobacter
    Explanation
    Campylobacter is the correct answer because it is a genus of bacteria that are known to have long spirals or S or seagull wing shapes rods or coccobacilli. This characteristic can be observed in old cultures of Campylobacter. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Helicobacter are other genera of bacteria, but they do not typically exhibit the same rod or coccobacilli shapes as Campylobacter.

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  • 25. 

    Check ALL the applies to Helicobacter

    • Long spirals or S or seagull wing shapes rods or coccobacilli (in old cultures)

    • Darting motility

    • Presumptively identified if found in gastric biopsies

    • Urease positive

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Presumptively identified if found in gastric biopsies
    A. Urease positive
    Explanation
    Helicobacter can be presumptively identified if found in gastric biopsies because it is commonly associated with gastric infections and can be detected in biopsy samples taken from the stomach. Additionally, it is urease positive, meaning it produces the enzyme urease, which can be detected through laboratory tests. The other options, long spirals or S or seagull wing shapes rods or coccobacilli (in old cultures) and darting motility, are not specific to Helicobacter and can be observed in other bacteria as well.

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  • 26. 

    Which of the organisms listed can GROW at 25C

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. fetus subsp. fetus
    A. A. butzleri
    A. A. cryaerophilus
    Explanation
    The organisms C. fetus subsp. fetus, A. butzleri, and A. cryaerophilus can grow at 25C.

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  • 27. 

    Which of the organisms listed cannot GROW at 42C

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. hyointestinalis
    A. A. butzleri
    A. A. cryaerophilus
    A. H. fennelliae
    Explanation
    The organisms listed that cannot grow at 42C are C. hyointestinalis, A. butzleri, A. cryaerophilus, and H. fennelliae.

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  • 28. 

    Which of the organisms listed POSITIVE for Hippurate hydrolysis

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. jejuni subsp. jejuni
    A. C. jejuni subsp. doylei
    Explanation
    C. jejuni subsp. jejuni and C. jejuni subsp. doylei are the organisms that test positive for Hippurate hydrolysis.

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  • 29. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are CATALASE negative

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. concisus
    A. C. curvus
    A. C. rectus
    Explanation
    C. concisus, C. curvus, and C. rectus are all catalase negative organisms. This means that they do not produce the enzyme catalase, which is responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. This can be determined through a catalase test, where hydrogen peroxide is added to a bacterial culture and if bubbles of oxygen are produced, it indicates a positive result for catalase. Since these three organisms do not produce bubbles, they are considered catalase negative.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the organisms listed is/are H2S positive in TSI

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. concisus
    A. C. curvus
    A. C. hyointestinalis
    A. C. rectus
    A. C. sputorum
    Explanation
    The organisms C. concisus, C. curvus, C. hyointestinalis, C. rectus, and C. sputorum are H2S positive in TSI.

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  • 31. 

    Which of the organisms listed cannot reduce nitrate to nitrite

    • C. fetus subsp. fetus

    • C. hyointestinalis

    • C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

    • C. jejuni subsp. doylei

    • C. lari

    • C. rectus

    • C. sputorum

    • C. upsaliensis

    • A. butzleri

    • A. cryaerophilus

    • H. cinaedi

    • H. fennelliae

    • H. pylori

    • C. coli

    • C. concisus

    • C. curvus

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. C. jejuni subsp. doylei
    A. H. fennelliae
    Explanation
    C. jejuni subsp. doylei cannot reduce nitrate to nitrite. H. fennelliae also cannot reduce nitrate to nitrite.

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