Which of the diseases caused by truly pathogenic noncoliform Enterobacteriaceae is most commonly associated with pet reptiles and contaminated eggs? A)   Typhoid feverB)   Typhus C)   Shigellosis D)   Salmonellosis E)    Travelers diarrhea  

The major damage caused by Neisseria meningitidis is a result of A) its invasion into the central nervous system. B) its presence in the respiratory tract of 40% of healthy individuals. C) its ability to be transmitted by droplets among people who live in close contact. D) the release of lipid A into the tissues, triggering severe inflammation.

A common vaccine used to protect against Hemophylus influenza B) DTaP vaccine C) An incredible rain dance D) HPV vaccine E) Hib Vaccine

Entrepreneurship involves finding a [BLANK-1] in the market and building a feasible [BLANK-2] to serve it.

Which of the following is the result of inhalation of aerosols of fresh water containing a bacterial parasite of protozoa? A) acute bacterial meningitis B) meningococcal meningitis C) Q fever D) pertussis E) Legionnaires’ disease

In order to distinguish between staphylococcus and streptococcus, a researcher could easily use a _______________ test, in which the streptococcus is negative in result. A)  coliformB)  oxidaseC)  catalaseD)  Gram

Which of the following microbes would you expect to have a hyaluronic acid capsule A)    Mycobacterium lepraeB)    Streptococcus pyogenesC)    Staphylococcus aureusD)    Neisseria meningitides

Strep throat may progress to ________, characterized by a skin rash and a bright red swollen tongue. A) spotted feverB) toxic shock syndromeC) scarlet feverD) scalded skin syndrome

Which of the following is NOT a trait of rickettsias? A) They are obligate intracellular parasites.B) They  lack cell walls.C) They can cause spotted feversD) They use an insect vector to infect humans

Most Gram negative pathogens belong to two families, Enterobacteriaceae and Pasteurellaceae. To distinguish between them a researcher could use a _____________ test, in which Enterobacteriaceae  will show a ______________ result.   A) oxidase /  negative B) Catalase /  positive C) Urease  /  positive D) endospore / negative