B2.1 CATALASE-NEGATIVE GRAM-POSITIVE COCCI Flashcards
Clinically significant species under catalase-neg gram-pos cocci
Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viridans streptococci
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium
Beta hemolytic streptococci species
Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus agalactiae
Groups C, F, and G betahemolytic Streptococci
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viridans streptococci
Streptococcus mutans
Streptococcus salivarius
Streptococcus mitis
Streptococcus bovis
Streptococcus urinalis
Streptococcus anginosus
(Streptococcus milleri )
Nutritionally variant streptococci
Abiotrophia defective
Granulicatella adiacens
Granulicatella balaenopterae
Granulicatella elegans
Enterococci
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium
E. durans
E. mundtii
E. dispar
E. gallinarum
E. avium
E. hirae
E. raffinosus
E. casseliflavus
Other Catalase-Negative, Gram-Positive Cocci
Leuconostoc spp.
Lactococcus spp.
Globicatella sp.
Pediococcus spp.
Aerococcus spp.
Gemella spp.
Helcococcus sp.
Alloiococcous otitidis
Dolosicoccus paucivorans
Facklamia
Dolosigranulum pigrum
Ignavigranum ruoffiae
Tetragenococcus
Considered as true pathogen under catalase-neg gram-pos cocci
Streptococcus pyogenes
Considered as colonizer under cat-neg gram-pos cocci
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Shows a positive result in catalase test when cultured in a blood agar plate and shows a negative result when cultured in chocolate agar plate
Alloicoccus paucivorans
What family do catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci belong to?
Streptococcaceae
What is the shape and Gram reaction of catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci?
Spherical to ovoid, catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci
How are catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci arranged when grown in liquid media?
They are arranged in pairs or chains.
Are catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci spore-forming?
No, they are non-spore-forming.
Do catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci exhibit motility?
They are generally non-motile, except for rare motile strains of group D streptococci
What oxygen conditions do catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci prefer?
They are facultative anaerobes, but some strains require added CO₂ and are considered microaerophilic
Which strain of catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci is microaerophilic?
Viridans streptococci
Are catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci encapsulated
They are generally non-encapsulated, except for some strains of groups A, B, C, and D.
Where are catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci commonly found in humans?
They are commonly found as part of the normal human flora.
What enhances the growth of catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci?
Their growth is enhanced by blood (blood agar plate - BAP), serum, or glucose
Describe the appearance of catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci colonies on a blood agar plate (BAP).
Colonies are grayish, pinpoint, circular, and translucent to slightly opaque; some colonies may appear mucoid
What are the biochemical test results for catalase-negative, gram-positive cocci?
They are negative for catalase, oxidase, and gas production.
What are the three main classifications of Streptococci?
Academic or Bergey’s Classification, Smith & Brown’s Classification, and Lancefield Classification.
On what basis is Academic or Bergey’s Classification performed?
Based on temperature requirements
Which group of Streptococci grows only at 37°C and is mostly β-hemolytic?
Pyogenic Group.