Mycobacteria Flashcards
1
Q
respiration
A
aerobic
2
Q
spore
A
non spore forming
3
Q
shape
A
rod
4
Q
acid fast bacilli?
A
yes
5
Q
ZN staining
A
positive
6
Q
pathogenesis
A
saprophytes
opportunistic invaders
obligate pathogens
intracellular bacteria (phagocytized by M2 macrophage)
7
Q
resistance to enviornmental conditions
A
due to bacterial lipid rich wall
8
Q
zoonotic disease?
A
yes
9
Q
acid fast?
A
yes
10
Q
ZN staining
A
positive
11
Q
shape
A
rods
12
Q
growth media
A
egg enriched media
13
Q
respiration
A
aerobic
14
Q
motility
A
non motile
15
Q
spore
A
non spore forming
