antrax Flashcards
1
Q
sample
A
cutaneous:swab of fluid fr vesicle/eschar/blood,biopsy,CSF
inhalation:pleural fluid,swab of repi secretions
GI:oral n rectal swab,ascitic flui,LN biopsy,blood,csf
2
Q
microscopy
A
gram:GPB with bamboo appearance
polychrome MB stain: blue bacilli with red capsule
3
Q
culture
A
blood agar:NH,colony shows medusa head appearance
gelatin stab culture: inverted fir tree
medium with penicillin:string of pearls reaction
selective medium:PLET medium
4
Q
serology
A
DFAT:AG DETECTION
ELISA:AB DETECTION
5
Q
MOLECULAR
A
PCR
