Bacteriology: Specific reactions for bugs Flashcards
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Catalase positive
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Staphylococcus, Serratia, Pseudomonas, Listeria monocytogens, Candia, E. coli
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Urease positive
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Proteus, Ureaplasma, Nocardia, Cryptococcus, H. pylori, Klebsiella, Staph. saprophyticus, Staph. epidermidis
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Oxidase positive
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Compylobacter jejuni, Vibrio cholerae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Lactose fermenter
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Citrobacter, E. coli, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Serratia
5
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Maltose
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Maltose fermenter: Neisseria “m”eningitidis; Maltose non-fermenter: Neisseria gonorrhoea
6
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Sorbitol fermentation
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EHEC- does not ferment sorbitol; other E. coli do!
7
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Glucuronidase production
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EHEC - does not produce glucuronidase; other E. coli do!