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Question 598
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Which Gram-negative rod is associated with bacterial vaginosis?
Question Stem
Which organism combines Gram-negative rod morphology with an association with bacterial vaginosis?
Options
A
Listeria monocytogenes
B
Lactobacillus casei
C
Gardnerella vaginalis
D
Clostridium perfringens
E
Actinomyces israelli
Explanation
Gardnerella vaginalis is a Gram-negative rod associated with bacterial vaginosis. The remaining organisms are Gram-positive rods.
Option Validity
A) Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive rod associated with maternal and neonatal listeriosis.
B) Lactobacillus casei is a Gram-positive rod and normal vaginal flora.
D) Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive rod associated with gas gangrene.
E) Actinomyces israelli is a Gram-positive rod associated with pelvic actinomycosis.
Further Reading
Saxena R. Textbook for MRCOG-1: Basic Sciences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Chapter 6 — Microbiology and Immunology: Table 6.1 — Common forms of bacteria. Printed page 184.