Bacteriology Flashcards
1
Q
Bacitracin test
A
Streptococcus pyogenes will be sensitive to bacitracin and Streptococcus pneumonia will be sensitive to optochin.
2
Q
Which of the following is a characteristics of members of the resident microbiota?
- Resident microbiota often initiate allergic reactions.
- Resident microbiota typically cause serious infections.
- Resident microbiota can compete with and limit growth of harmful bacteria.
- Resident microbiota are a major source of nutrients for our bodies.
A
Resident microbiota can compete with and limit growth of harmful bacteria.
3
Q
Which of the following are genera of gram-positive cocci frequently found as resident microbiota in humans?
- Enterococcus
- Streptococcus
- Staphylococcus
- Neisseria
- Escherichia
A
- Enterococcus
- Streptococcus
- Staphylococcus
