Bacteriology and Mycology Flashcards
What are the five (5) phylum of bacteria that are of veterinary importance? PGCFS
Proteobacteria/Gram negative bacteria
Gram positive bacteria
Chlamydia
Flavobacteria
Spirochetes
Proteobacteria are also known as?
Gram negative bacteria
What are the five (5) genus under gram negative bacteria? PBCLB
Pseudomonas
Burkholderia
Campylobacter
Lawsonia
Brucella
Under the phylum gram negative bacteria, this genus is medium sized, rod shaped with polar flagella
Pseudonomas
Do Pesudomonas need oxygen to survive?
Yes
They are obligate aerobes
Specie under Pseudomonas of veterinary importance
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What are the specific characteristics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa when grown in media? (3)
-Grows well in nutrient media
-Fruit-like odor
-Irregular, spreading, translucent, metallic bluish sheen
What are the two pigments produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa? PF
Pyocyanin
Fluorescein
Which one of the two pigments produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa that is chloroform-soluble and is deep blue?
Pyocyanin
Which one of the two pigments produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa that is water-soluble and is yellow-green?
Fluorescein
What are the two pigments produced sometimes by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Pyorubin (dark-red)
Pyomelanin (brown-black)
What are the virulence factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa? (11) CEEEEFLLLPP
Collagenase
Elastase
Enterotoxins
Exoenzyme S
Exotoxin A
Fibrinolysis
Lecithinase
Lipase
Leukocidins
Phospholipase C
Proteases
What are the animals affected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa? (5)
Cattle
Dogs
Sheep
Swine
Horses
What diseases are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in man? (2)
Otitis
Meningitis