5.5.1.1 Eikenella corrodens Flashcards
1
Q
What are the disease causes by Eikenella corrodens?
A
Infections from FIGHTS or HUMAN BITES
Oral infections
SBE
Meningitis
pneumonia
osteomyelitis
arthritis
postoperative tissue infections
cellulitis
2
Q
What is the odor for Eikenella corrodens?
A
Bleach like odor
3
Q
What is the colonial characteristics?
A
Yellow colonies pitting the agar
4
Q
What is the requirement for colonial appearance of Eikenella corrodens
A
Hemin or X factor