Bacteroides fragilis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteroides fragilis is apart of?
A
Normal GI flora
2
Q
Is Bacteroides fragilis gram positive or gram negative?
A
- Gram negative rods
- non-spore forming
- polysaccharide capsule
3
Q
Is Bacteroides fragilis aerobe of anaerobe?
A
anaerobe
4
Q
Is Bacteroides fragilis aerobe of anaerobe?
A
anaerobe
5
Q
What are the Virulence factors for Bacteroides fragilis?
A
- infection when organism enters peritoneal cavity
- resistant to penicillins, 1st generation cephalosporins, aminoglycosides
6
Q
What are the Clinical Manifestations for Bacteroides fragilis?
A
1) does not contain Lipid A
- abcesses in GI tract, pelvis, lungs
7
Q
What are the treatments for Bacteroides fragilis?
A
- metronidazole
- clindamycin
- chloramphenicol
- surgically drain abcess
