Gram-negative — Flashcards

Which gram-negative bacteria is associated with wound and burn infections? _____

Enteropathogenic E. coli destroys intestinal microvilli resulting in _____

There is no N. gonorrhoeae vaccine due to _____ of the pilus proteins

Does Serratia ferment lactose? _____

Lipopolysaccharide _____ have a(n) Lipid A core responsible for their toxicity and a(n) O antigen terminal end that varies among bacterial strains

Hint: Exo or Endotoxins

MacConkey's agar can also be used to differentiate _____ fermenters

Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Serratia commonly cause nosocomial _____ and _____

MacConkey's Agar is a selective media for gram _____ bacteria which contains bile salts to inhibit growth of gram _____

Pseudomonas is known to thrive in _____ environments

_____ E. Coli (_____) produces a "Shiga-like" toxin