Flashcards on Bacteria: Streptococcus & Enterococcus
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What are Streptococcus and Enterococcus?
Streptococcus and Enterococcus are types of bacteria that belong to the group of Gram positive bacteria.
What are the main differences between Streptococcus and Enterococcus?
Streptococcus mainly causes respiratory infections while Enterococcus is commonly associated with urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections.
Which type of bacteria is more resistant to antibiotics, Streptococcus or Enterococcus?
Enterococcus is known to be more resistant to antibiotics compared to Streptococcus.
What are the potential complications of Streptococcus and Enterococcus infections?
Potential complications include sepsis, endocarditis, and abscess formation.
Which bacterium is commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus or Enterococcus?
Enterococcus is commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract.
What is the shape of Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria?
Both Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria are spherical or oval-shaped.
Which bacterial genus do Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to?
Both Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to the genus Streptococcus.
Name a common infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria.
Common infections caused by Streptococcus include strep throat and impetigo.
What is the role of Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria in the human body?
Both bacteria can be normal inhabitants of the human body, but they can also cause infections when the immune system is weakened.
Which bacterium is commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections, Streptococcus or Enterococcus?
Enterococcus is commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections.
What are the treatment options for Streptococcus and Enterococcus infections?
Treatment typically involves antibiotics, but the choice of antibiotics may vary depending on the specific species and their antibiotic susceptibility.
Which bacterial group do Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to, Gram positive or Gram negative?
Both Streptococcus and Enterococcus are Gram positive bacteria.
What is the shape of Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria under a microscope?
Under a microscope, both Streptococcus and Enterococcus appear as chains or pairs of spherical cells.
Which bacteria are more likely to cause endocarditis, Streptococcus or Enterococcus?
Enterococcus is more likely to cause endocarditis compared to Streptococcus.
Are Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria facultative anaerobes or obligate anaerobes?
Both Streptococcus and Enterococcus bacteria are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive in the presence or absence of oxygen.
Which bacterial group does Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to, cocci or bacilli?
Both Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to the group of cocci bacteria.