Bacterial Diseases Flashcards
Bacteria in Bubonic Plague/Black Death
Yersinia/Pasteurella Pestis
vector for Yersinia Pestis (Pasteurella Pestis)
Rat Flea = Xenopsylla Cheopis
Neck and axillary node enlargement in bubonic plague/black death
Bubos
bacteria in Tuleremia
Francisella Tularensis
vector for Tuleremia
Rabbit
“The French Rabbits smell Tulips”
HUNTERS associated with
Tuleremia
bacteria and vector for botulism
clostridium botulinum
home canning
Prevents Ach release; nitrates added to meat to prevent – floppy baby syndrome – NO RAW HONEY for babies
Botulism
signs of botulism (food-borne)
1: diplopia
2: death
MC cause of gastritis
Campylobacter (C. jejune) (food-borne)
1 cause of diarrhea and food poisoning
Campylobacter (C. jejuni) (food-borne)
bacteria and vector for Listeria (food-borne)
Listeria monocytogenes
Deli meats and soft cheeses
bacteria and vector for Salmonella (food-borne)
Salmonella Entrides
Eggs and Poultry
(associated with fever – “Chicken Shit”)
bacteria and vector for Staphylococcus (food-borne)
Staph Aureus
creams and custard
HEAT stable toxin associated with
Staphylococcus
bacteria for Typhoid (food-borne)
Salmonella Typhi
Rose colored spots on abdomen
Peyers Patches in Ileum
Typhoid
test for Typhoid (food-borne)
Widal Test
bacteria for brucellosis (water-borne)
brucella abortus