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Bacteria Flashcards

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Gram-negative, encapsulated, ox-positive aerobic rod

A

Pseudomonas

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Antibiotic mechanism of inactivation

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Penicillin, cephalosporin - B-lactamase
Aminoglycosides, chloramphenical - inactivated by acetyl group
Tetracycline - efflux pump
Sulfonamide - Export
Vanc - D-ala D lactate
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GBS characteristics

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beta-hemolysis (clear), bacitracin resistant, CAMP+

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Staph virulence factor

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Protein A - binds Fc of IgG inhibiting phagocytosis, complement activation

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Strep pneumo virulence factor

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IgA protease + capsule

Other: optochin sensitive, conjugate vaccine

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Early vs late septic shock

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Early - High CO, low TPR

Late - Low CO, high TPR

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Cat’s PLACESS

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Pseudomonas
Listeria
Aspergillus
Candida
E. Coli
Staph
Serratia
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Anaeorbic lung abscess

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Oral secretions - Bacteroides, fusobacterium, peptostretococcus

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Anaerobe coverage

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Metronidazole

  • fluoroquinolones DO NOT HAVE ANAEROBE COVERAGE
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