bacteriology

Question 1

what is the “step 1” in any wound/case that we see

Answer 1

is there inflammation

Question 2

when do we need a culture

Answer 2

if the definitive diagnostic changes our treatment plan, control or prognosis

Question 3

what are the issues with sample collection

Answer 3

determining where to sample, if this site is sterile or not, what technique to use, when to sample

Question 4

what type of samples are best

Answer 4

tissue and fluids are preferred to swabs

Question 5

what is never appropriate for culture

Answer 5

formalin, alcohol, edta, heparin

Question 6

what are dry swabs for

Answer 6

PCR only

Question 7

what swab media is good for aerobic, anaerobic, or fungal

Answer 7

amies media

Question 8

you see fungi in a direct smear, do you need to culture

Answer 8

no. respiratory fungi can be diagnosed by visualization

Question 9

What fluid aspiration types do we treat like bood

Answer 9

joint fluid, blood, CSF

Question 10

what is the ideal sampling method for blood cultures

Answer 10

3 samples, 15-20 minutes apart
do not refridgerate

Question 11

suspected disease is notifiable. can we treat without culture/serology

Answer 11

no

Question 12

can we impirically treat strangles in a horse

Answer 12

shouldnt because its contagious