3.2.5 Clostridium difficile Flashcards
1
Q
Virulence factor that is toxic to cells of the intestinal mucosa
A
Toxin A (Enterotoxin)
2
Q
Virulence factor the cause necrosis of colonic mucosa
A
Toxin B (Cytotoxin)
3
Q
What is the disease for Clostridium difficile?
A
Antibiotic associated diarrhea
Pseudomembranous colitis
4
Q
In colony morphology, what is used to detect horse stable, barnyard odor?
A
Chartreuse fluorescence
5
Q
In colony morphology, what is the media to detect Yellow “Ground glass” appearance?
A
Cycloserine-cefoxitin fructose agar
6
Q
How to confirmed Clostridium difficile?
A
Toxin B in feces by tissue culture
Organisms in feces
7
Q
Prolong intake of Clindamycin and Anticline can cause ?
A
pseudomembranous colitis
