Anaerobes Flashcards
1
Q
gram negative
A
bactericides fragilis
2
Q
gram positive
A
c diff, tetanus, botulinum, perfringes
3
Q
b. fragilis
A
opportunistic/mixed infections, often perforation. creates abcess. Nanaerobe: Superoxide dismutates/catalase.
4
Q
B. fragilis antibiotic treatment
A
BL+ inhibitors, carbapenem, cipro+ metro (treat mixed infection!!)
5
Q
tetanus physical symtomts
A
risus sardonicus, trismus, opisthontonus
6
Q
botulinum entry
A
toxin- adult, spore- infant
7
Q
perfringes encounter types
A
spores- wound “gas gangrene” or toxin (not heat liable).
Alpha toxin