MCB 2610 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Gastroenteritis, Paracrystalline, Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
8 Sep 2016
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Microbe minute 1 9/1 escherichia coli (e. coli) Most common inhabitant of the human intestinal tract. K-12 (a type of e. coli) is the most widely studied organism. Presence in food and water indicates fecal contamination. Usually not pathogenic (disease-causing) but is the primary cause of urinary tract infections. Agar streak plate; 0. 257 is the most harmful: isolated in 1983, has siga-like toxin that can destroy cells of the intestinal tract and enter the bloodstream. Scientists believe it acquired the genes from a lateral transfer from a virus: foodborne responsible for many food recalls. Unpasteurized apple juice: children under 5 and the elderly are most susceptible, causes. Smear gram stain: gram negative (pink, facultative anaerobe, non-spore forming, doesn"t form a capsule, 0. 5 x 2 um. Avery welch mcb 2610 microbiology microbe minutes exam 1: grows optimally at 37 degrees celsius (mesophile) Microbe minute 2 9/3 bacillus thurigiensis (bt) Used as biological control agent (insecticide) against dipterans (moths, etc. )
