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Organism ID
Laboratory Tests
Procedures
Susceptibility Tests
Other Considerations
100
Why would S. saphrophyticus be ruled out for this organisms identification?
Because it's gram positive
100
Does E.coli grow on CNA Agar?
No
100
The code 7144542 for E.coli is gathered from which aforementioned test?
API 20E
100
What is antimicrobial therapy a vital component for?
Extraintestinal Infections
100
In the quality contol E. coli and Klebsiella which would be negative for motility and which would be positive
Negative Klebsiella Positive E. coli
200
Reasons for Klebsiella not being the correct organism include:
Doesnt grow on routine media Mucoid looking on media
200
Broth Dilution
Which test challenges the organism with antimicrobial agents in a broth environment?
200
In the TSI, what reaction can be read?
A/Ag
200
Over time, can E.coli become resistent to antimicrobial agents?
Yes
200
What factors is displayed by Proteus vulgaris that removes it from the list of suspected organisms?
Swarming on SBA and SCA
300
Which organism exhibits swarming on SBA and SCA which would eliminate it as a possibility
Proteus vulgaris
300
The definitive identification of enterics is now based on which methods?
Molecular
300
What special tools will be used when innoculating the media? Why?
Calibrated Loop; Urine specimen
300
What is the Kirby Bauer used for?
Susceptibility and Resistance testing
300
Of the following which 2 organisms are Lactose Fermenting? E.coli Klebsiella Proteus
E.coli Proteus
400
This organism tests positive for nitrate. What is it?
E.coli
400
What tests are represented by the acronym IMViC?
Indole, Methyl red, Voges-Proskauer, Citrate
400
What reaction will occur during the catalase test for E.coli?
Immediate strong bubbling
400
For in vitro testing single agents may be used for which type of infections?
UTI
400
Of the following which organisim will grow on CNA agar E. coli Klebsiella S. saphrophyticus
S. saphrophyticus
500
Escherichia coli is the most common ...?
Nosocomial infection
500
What streaking method will be used with the calibrated loop?
Colony Count
500
When performing the oxidase test on E.coli, what color will be present on the swab? Why?
Colorless; oxidase negative
500
E. coli is susceptible to all of the following except:
A. Cephalosporins B. Glycopeptides (vancomycin) C. Aminoglycosides D. Quinolones
500
What is the specific strain of E.coli we are dealing with?
ExPEC (Extraintestinal Pathogenic E.coli)