03: Haemophilus & Other Fastidious Bacteria 2 Flashcards
Identified in 1970s, caused pneumonia among elderly males due to contaminated air conditioning unit
Legionella
Catalase and oxidase reaction of Legionella
positive, positive
Other pathogens in close association with Legionella
- Naegleria
- Acanthamoeba
Legionella
Most spp. produce fluorescence after exposure to ___
UV light (366 nm)
Most clinically significant Legionella spp.
L. pneumophila
L. pneumophila
More severe clinical manifestation; causes community-acquired pneumonia
Legionnaire’s disease
L. pneumophila
Less severe clinical manifestation; non-pneumonic
Pontiac fever
Legionella spp.
Causes Pittsburgh pneumonia; partially acid-fast
L. micdadei
Legionella spp.
Causes Wiga agent pneumonia
fatal among renal failure px.
L. bozemanii
Legionella spp.
Causes pneumonia
L. dumoffi
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Sputum is treated with ___ to enhance recovery, decontaminate sputum, and inhibit normal flora
KCl + HCl
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Staining method for L. micdadei
Modified Kinyoun method
partially acid-fast
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Staining methods used
Silver staining; Giemsa
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Appearance of Legionella on BCYE with Cysteine
ground glass appearance
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Fluoresce yellow-green on DFA
- L. pneumophila
- L. micdadei
Legionella spp.; lab. dx.
Fluoresce blue-white on DFA
- L. bozemanii
- L. dumophi