Microbiology – MCQ 25 – Bacteroides fragilis
With reference to Bacteroides fragilis the following statements are true except-
a) B. fragilis is the most frequent anaerobe isolated from clinical samples.
b) B. fragilis is not uniformly sensitive to metronidazole
c) The lipopolysaccharide formed by B. fragilis is structurally and functionally different from the conventional endotoxin
d) Shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation are common in Bacteriodes bacteremia
Correct answer : d) Shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation are common in Bacteriodes bacteremia
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In congenital pure red aplasia (Diamond- Blackfan syndrome)
Anemia is usually manifest by six months of age
M:E ratio may be 20:1
Reticulocytosis present
craniofacial and thumb abnormalities absent
Leucopenia & thrombocytopenia may occur
When carcinoma of stomach develops secondary to pernicious anemia it usually situiated in the
Pre pyloric regian
Pyloric region
Body
Fundus