Bacterial Pathogens 2 Flashcards
Neisseria Gonorrhea
- Identification
Gram-Negative
Diplococci
Neisseria Gonorrhea
- Habitat
Genitourinary Tract
Sexual Transmission
Neisseria Gonorrhea
- Infections
Gonorrhea
Neisseria Meningitidis
- Identification
Gram-Negative
Diplococci
Neisseria Meningitis
- Habitat
Throat
Nasopharynx
Respiratory Droplet Transmission
Neisseria Meningitis
- Infections
Meningitis
Meningococcemia
Moraxella Catarrhalis
- Identification
Gram-Negative
Diplococcus
Moraxella Catarrhalis
- Habitat
Upper Respiratory Tract
Moraxella Catarrhalis
- Infection
Ear Infection
Sinusitis
Exacerbation of COPD
Haemophilus Influenzae
- Identification
Gram-Negative
Coccobacillus
Haemophilus Influenzae
- Habitat
Upper Respiratory Tract
Transmitted by respiratory droplets
Haemophilus Influenzae
- Infections
Ear infections
Sinusitis
Conjunctivitis
Pneumonia
Epiglottis
Sepsis
Meningitis
Bordetella Pertussis
- Identification
Gram-Negative
Coccobacillus
Bordetella Pertussis
- Habitat
Upper Respiratory Tract
Transmitted via respiratory droplets
Bordetella Pertussis
- Infection
Whooping cough
Legionella Pneumophila
- Identification
Gram Negative
Bacillus
Legionella Pneumophilia
- Habitat
Water
Soil
Not transmitted human to human, transmitted via water aerosols
Legionella Pneumophilia
- Infection
Legionnaire Disease
Pontiac Fever
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Identification
Gram Negative
Bacillus
Grape smell / Corn smell
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Habitat
Environment
Can become normal flora in gut
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Infection
- Pneumonia (hospital, ventilator)
- Bone and joint infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Ear and eye infections
- Urinary tract infections
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
- Identification
Gram Negative
Bacillus
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
- Habitat
Hospitals
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
- Infections
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Wound and soft tissue infections
Urinary tract infections