4.10.1.1 Chromobacterium violaceum Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical manifestation?
A
Gastrointestinal infections
Osteomyelitis
Septicemia
2
Q
Characteristics?
A
Slightly curved gram - rods
ROUNDED ENDS
3
Q
Color of the colonies (Mostly)
A
Black
4
Q
What is the odor in SBA
A
Ammonium cyanide
5
Q
MAC?
A
Colorless
6
Q
What is the colonial appearance?
A
Violet pigment
7
Q
Function of violet pigment?
A
Interferes with oxidase test
8
Q
Bacteria (Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Chromobacterium) that are Sus in Vibrio stat
A
Vibrio cholerae
Plesiomonas shigelloides
9
Q
Bacteria (Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Chromobacterium) that are Res in Vibrio stat
A
Aeromonas spp
C. violaceum
Other vibrio spp.