Bacteriology Streptococcus Question 1: Classify the gram-positive cocci. Describe the morphology, and culture characteristics of Streptococcus pyogenes. Answer: Gram-positive cocci are: Staphylococcus. Streptococcus Pneumococcus Micrococcus Sarcinococcus. Read And Learn More: Microbiology Question And Answers "Understanding Streptococcus through … [Read more...] about Streptococcus Question And Answers
Mycobacteria Question And Answers
Mycobacteria Question 1. Describe morphology, staining characteristics, cultural characteristic,s and pathology produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Or Describe the morphology and cultural characteristics Answer: Morphology It is slender, gram-positive, acid-fast bacilli. The size of acid-fast rods is 2 to 3µ × 0.4µ. It is non-sporing, non-capsulated, and … [Read more...] about Mycobacteria Question And Answers
Pneumococcus Question And Answers
Pneumococcus Question 1. Write a short note on the identification of pneumococci Answer: Identification of pneumococci It is gram-positive capsulated diplococci. It is usually 1 µ in diameter. Pneumococci are arranged in pairs, its broad ends are in opposition. It is flame shaped with elongated one broad end and the other end is pointed. It … [Read more...] about Pneumococcus Question And Answers
Clostridium Question And Answers
Clostridium Question 1. Write a note on tetanus. Or Write in brief on tetanus infection. Answer: Tetanus is also called lockjaw and is an acute infection of the nervous system that is characterized by an intense activity of motor neurons which results in severe muscle spasms. Types of Tetanus There are many clinical types of tetanus which are as follows: Tetanus … [Read more...] about Clostridium Question And Answers
Infection Question And Answers
Infection Question 1. What are opportunistic infections? How can these infections be avoided in clean and safe surgery? Answer: Opportunistic infection occurring in patients with AIDS or another debilitating disease such as cancer, diabetes or when the physiological state has been upset by immunosuppressive drugs, steroids, X-ray or broad spectrum antibiotics. Caused … [Read more...] about Infection Question And Answers