Bacteroides + Others Flashcards
1
Q
what is one example of bacteroides?
A
Bacteroides fragilis *
2
Q
where bacteroides normal in the body?
A
- upper respiratory tract
- GI tract
- Genitourinary tract
3
Q
bacteroides will cause what symptoms?
A
- Peritonitis
- Intraabdominal infections (abcesses)
- myonecrosis *
4
Q
what is the treatment for bacteroides?
A
- metronidazole,
- clindamycin *