Title: Understanding Enteric Pathogens and Identification of Streptococci in Clinical Samples

What is meant by the term “enteric pathogen”?
Why are anaerobic organisms generally not seen in a routine fecal specimen or culture?
What are the indole test, methyl red test, voges-proskauer test, and citrate test (IMViC) reactions? Describe in detail all four reactions (what media is used, important ingredients, what each reaction measures, and what positive and negative results mean).
Create a flowchart for the isolation and identification of specific enteric bacteria from fecal samples.
Why might organisms in the upper respiratory tract change when the normal flora is replaced with transient flora?
What are the types of streptococcal hemolysis? Describe.
How is Streptococcus pneumoniae distinguished from other streptococci that have the same hemolytic properties? What additional tests are needed or performed?