3.4.1.1 Runyon Classification Flashcards
What are the slow growing NTM (Non tuberculosis Mycobacteria)?
Photochromogens (Grp I)
Scotochromogens (Grp II)
Nonphotochromogens (Grp III)
How many days does slow growing NTM to grow?
> 7 days
Pigment synthesized or produced that is depends on the light or dark
Carotenoids
What is the color of Carotenoids?
Yellow or Orange
Develop yellow pigment following exposure to light
Grp I
Develop yellow to Orange pigment in the DARK or LIGHT
Group II
Nonpigmented colonies (White to Tan) when exposed to light or dark
Grp III (Usual growth of Mycobacterium)
<7days growth
Rapid growers (Grp IV)
How many days does Grp 1-3 for growth?
10-21 days
How many days does Grp IV for growth?
3-7 days
What do you call the MOTT/NTM?
Atypical mycobacteria (Not usually the cause of TB)
What do you call the MOTT/NTM?
Atypical mycobacteria (Not usually the cause of TB)
What are the Nonchromogens SLOW grower bacteria?
tuberculosis
avium-intracellulare
bovis
celatum
gastri
genavense
haemophilum
malmoense
terrae complex
ulcerans
What are the Nonchromogens Rapid growers bacteria?
chelonae
fortuitum group
What are the photochromogens SLOW grower bacteria?
asiaticum
kansasii
marinum
simiae
