Question 1

F.philomiragia differs from F.tularensis in that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is oxidase-positive.
B)  is hydrogen sulfide-positive.
C)  hydrolyzes gelatin.
D)  grows in 6% sodium chloride.
E)  All of the above are correct. E

Question 2

To cultivate Francisella in the laboratory, a medium supplemented with what ingredient(s) is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cysteine and cystine
B)  Blood and cysteine
C)  Dopa-cysteine
D)  Nicotinic adenine
E)  All of the above are correct. A

Question 3

F.philomiragia differs from F.tularensis in that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is oxidase-negative.
B)  is hydrogen sulfide-positive.
C)  does not hydrolyze gelatin.
D)  does not grow in 6% sodium chloride.
E)  All of the above are correct. B

Question 4

Tularemia, characterized by glandular, ulceroglandular, oculoglandular, oropharyngeal, systemic, and pneumonic presentations is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Brucella species.
B)  Bordetella species.
C)  Pasteurella species.
D)  Francisella species.

Question 5

One of the most common laboratory-acquired infections that is caused by a Biosafety Level 2 pathogen is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Bordetella pertussis.
B)  Francisella tularensis.
C)  Pasteurella multocida.
D)  Staphylococcus aureus.
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 6

Organisms belonging to the genus Francisella are

Accepted Answer

A)  gram-positive diplococci.
B)  gram-positive diphtheroid bacilli.
C)  gram-negative coccobacilli.
D)  gram-negative bacilli.

Exam 37: Francisella

F.philomiragia differs from F.tularensis in that it

To cultivate Francisella in the laboratory, a medium supplemented with what ingredient(s) is necessary?

F.philomiragia differs from F.tularensis in that it

Tularemia, characterized by glandular, ulceroglandular, oculoglandular, oropharyngeal, systemic, and pneumonic presentations is caused by

One of the most common laboratory-acquired infections that is caused by a Biosafety Level 2 pathogen is caused by

Organisms belonging to the genus Francisella are