Anaerobes Flashcards

1
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gram negative

A

bactericides fragilis

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2
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gram positive

A

c diff, tetanus, botulinum, perfringes

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3
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b. fragilis

A

opportunistic/mixed infections, often perforation. creates abcess. Nanaerobe: Superoxide dismutates/catalase.

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4
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B. fragilis antibiotic treatment

A

BL+ inhibitors, carbapenem, cipro+ metro (treat mixed infection!!)

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5
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tetanus physical symtomts

A

risus sardonicus, trismus, opisthontonus

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6
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botulinum entry

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toxin- adult, spore- infant

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7
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perfringes encounter types

A

spores- wound “gas gangrene” or toxin (not heat liable).

Alpha toxin

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