Mycobacteria Questions and Answers
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What is the primary characteristic of Mycobacteria cell walls?
They are rich in mycolic acids, making them waxy and resistant to staining.
Which staining technique is used to identify Mycobacteria?
The Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast stain.
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What is a distinguishing feature of Mycobacterium leprae compared to other Mycobacteria?
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, ✔✔It cannot be cultured in artificial media.
Which animal model is commonly used to study Mycobacterium leprae?
✔✔The armadillo.
How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis evade the immune system?
✔✔By surviving and replicating within macrophages.
What is the significance of a Ghon complex on chest X-ray?
✔✔It indicates primary tuberculosis infection.
What is the function of the cord factor in Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
✔✔It is a virulence factor that inhibits macrophage activation.
Why are Mycobacteria resistant to many common antibiotics?
✔✔Due to their thick, lipid-rich cell walls.
Which rapid molecular test is commonly used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
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