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E. coli morphology
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Gram – rods, fimbriae for attachment. Some strains are normal microbiota of the intestinal tract. Infection is acquired following exposure to infected stool.
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis morphology
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acid-fast rod. Strict aerobe. Transmitted by inhaling airborne organisms from an infected person.
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae morphology
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No cell wall (pleomorphic). Aerobic organism spread by aerosolized droplets of respiratory secretions.
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Staphylococcus aureus morphology
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Gram + coccus clusters, salt-tolerant (halotolerant).
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Streptococcus pneumonia morphology
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Gram + encapsulated diplococcus organism.
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Streptococcus pyogenes morphology
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Gram + coccus chains.