Gram-negative — Flashcards

Does E. coli ferment lactose?_____

Proteus mirabilis is said to have a _____ odor

What is the stain and shape of Vibrio spp.?_____

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is _____ positive, thus patients with chronic granulomatous disease are susceptible to infection

Proteus mirabilis commonly causes _____ infections

Which part of endotoxin is targeted by the immune system?_____

What is the gram stain of Brucella?_____

What gram negative bug that causes meningococcal meningitis is treated with penicillin G or ceftriaxone?_____

Gram Negative Algorithm:Comma-shaped rod, grows on alkaline media - _____

Vibrio _____ is associated with wound infections that contact contaminated seafood or water