Bacteriology — Flashcards

Flashcard 21: f0b03727399d4abea47521b6385151c1-ao-2

Answer: atypical mycobacteria

Extra: photo chromogen non photo chromogen

Flashcard 22: The _____ is the most common cause of epidemic conjunctivitis

Answer: Koch-Weeks bacillus

Extra: The Koch-Weeks bacillus (*Haemophilus influenzae* biotype *aegyptius*) is a common cause of bacterial conjunctivitis, typically occurring in seasonal epidemics. It is distinct from Koch's bacillus (*Mycobacterium tuberculosis*).

Flashcard 23: _____ is a scoto cromogen type atypical mycobacterium

Answer: mycobacterium scrofulaceum

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Flashcard 24: _____ antigen is responsible for virulence of typhoid

Answer: Vi

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Flashcard 25: Runyon classification of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria: Group I includes _____ such as M. marinum and M. kansasii

Answer: photochromogens

Flashcard 26: _____ of Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibit phagolysosome fusion.

Answer: Sulfatides (surface glycolipids)

Flashcard 27: Mycobacterium _____ thrives in cool temperatures, explaining its predilection for extremities of the body

Answer: leprae

Flashcard 28: Runyon classification of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria: _____ and Non-photochromogens do not form pigments

Answer: Rapid growers

Flashcard 29: Leprosy is caused by _____ and is also known as Hansen's disease

Answer: Mycobacteria leprae

Flashcard 30: Mycobacterium avium complex includes _____ and Mycobacterium intracellulare

Answer: Mycobacterium avium