Bacillus Cereus Flashcards
1
Q
Gram Rxn
A
+
2
Q
Motility
A
motile, spore former
3
Q
Catalase
A
+
4
Q
how many somatic “O” antigens
A
13
5
Q
how many flagellar “H” antigens
A
42
6
Q
Growth
A
5-50C
7
Q
Onset time
A
20-60 min
8
Q
pH
A
4.35-9.3
9
Q
aw greater than or less than
A
0.91
10
Q
D100C (milk)
A
2.7-3.1 min
11
Q
D100C (low acid food)
A
5 min (greater than, eq to 4.6)
12
Q
Food
A
Rice and oriental food, pasteurized milk
13
Q
susceptible
A
anyone
elderly at greater risk
14
Q
Diarrheal syndrome
A
associated w/ vegetables, sauce, pudding
15
Q
Emetic syndrome
A
Rice (fried)
