Which is NOT a virulence factor for Staphylococcus aureus?  (4.5)

Which one of the following genera is among the least biochemically reactive members of the Enterobacteriaceae family?

After gram staining, the bacteria that is visualized is purple and spherical. How would you report the results? (1.7)

A Gram negative rod that ferments glucose and reduces nitrates to nitrites most likely belongs to the family of:   (7.1)

Which of the following is NOT a fragile organism?  (TC-obj. 1)

Name a fungus that causes meningitis. (17.5)

Which of the following is not an acceptable specimen for anaerobe culture?  (12.1)

Match the organisms that produce the following test results:  (4.10; 5.20; 7.2)

Which organism is the causative agent for walking pneumonia and has a colony morphology of a “fried egg”?  (14.3)

Name one organism that you found to be particularly interesting and tell me why you found it interesting.