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Introduction Aerococcus viridans is a gram-positive coccus that rarely infects humans. It usually inhabits hospital environments. Moreover, it exists in air and water. It causes urinary tract infections, endocarditis, and bacteremia. Additionally, it appears in various clinical specimens. Furthermore, laboratories sometimes misidentify it as viridans …
Introduction The Foley catheter culture and sensitivity test identifies bacteria from catheterized urine samples. Additionally, it detects infections linked to catheter use. Furthermore, clinicians order the test for precise diagnosis. Moreover, the test distinguishes contamination from true infection. Consequently, it improves patient management. Report The …
Introduction Enterococcus avium is a Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in birds. However, it can also inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. Although it is less prevalent than other Enterococcus species, E. avium has been identified as a nosocomial pathogen in humans. Notably, it …
Introduction Here is a Klebsiella pneumoniae MCQs Quiz Set with questions, options, and answers. Klebsiella pneumoniae MCQs Quiz 1. What type of organism is Klebsiella pneumoniae? A) VirusB) Gram-positive bacteriumC) Gram-negative bacteriumD) Fungus 2. What is the typical shape of Klebsiella pneumoniae? A) CocciB) BacilliC) …
Introduction Here is a set of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on E. coli (Escherichia coli) as a quiz. E. coli MCQ Quiz 1. What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)? A) VirusB) BacteriumC) FungusD) Parasite 2. E. coli is classified under which bacterial group? A) Gram-positive …
Introduction A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are among the most common types of infections, and they can occur in people of all ages, although …
Introduction Sterile bacteriuria refers to the presence of bacteria in the urine without any signs or symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). In a healthy individual, the urinary tract, including the bladder and kidneys, is generally considered to be sterile. However, in some cases, …