Bacteria Flashcards
STREPTOcoccus
a berry shaopped bacterium, grows in twisted chains.
One type of Strephtcoccus causes a conditions called
Strep throat, tonsilitis,
STAPHYLocci
Other berry shaped bacteria, grow in small clusters
examples of staphylococci
maybe external boils, skin abscess, styes
Abscess
collection of pus, white blood cells, and protein that is present at the site of infection
MRSA break down
Methicillin
Resistant
Staphyloccus
Aureus
MRSA
is a serious staphylocci condition that is difficult to treat with anitbiotics - can become resistant to them
Diplococci
berry shapped bacteria organized in pairs (diplo = 2)
Pneumococci
is an example of diplococci that causes pneumonia in the lungs
Gonococci
is an example of diplococci that invades reproductive organs, causing gonorrhea
C. Difficle
Clostridium difficle bacteria = not in rounded shape but in shape of rods.