Bacteria Flashcards

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STREPTOcoccus

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a berry shaopped bacterium, grows in twisted chains.

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One type of Strephtcoccus causes a conditions called

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Strep throat, tonsilitis,

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STAPHYLocci

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Other berry shaped bacteria, grow in small clusters

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4
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examples of staphylococci

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maybe external boils, skin abscess, styes

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5
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Abscess

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collection of pus, white blood cells, and protein that is present at the site of infection

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6
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MRSA break down

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Methicillin
Resistant
Staphyloccus
Aureus

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7
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MRSA

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is a serious staphylocci condition that is difficult to treat with anitbiotics - can become resistant to them

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Diplococci

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berry shapped bacteria organized in pairs (diplo = 2)

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9
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Pneumococci

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is an example of diplococci that causes pneumonia in the lungs

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10
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Gonococci

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is an example of diplococci that invades reproductive organs, causing gonorrhea

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C. Difficle

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Clostridium difficle bacteria = not in rounded shape but in shape of rods.

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