Bacteria — Flashcards

What food source is associated with Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?_____

Spores of Clostridium perfringens are commonly found in _____

What organism produces a similar toxin that has the same MOA as C. diphtheriae toxin? _____

Beta-lactamases are synthesized by _____ genes

A positive screening test for Treponema pallidum (via VDRL or RPR) is confirmed via _____

Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus are associated with consumption of _____

Vibrio cholerae also produces _____ to digest the protective mucous coat around intestinal cells

Does Shigella have a capsule?_____

Which disease caused by Legionella pneumophila is associated with high fever and NO respiratory symptoms (pneumonia)?_____

Streptococcus viridans is optochin-_____