Brucella Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Features of Brucella ?
A
1- Gram-negative coccobacilli
2- non-motile
3- non-capsulated
4- highly infectious
2
Q
The Brucella is Survive ?
A
intracellularly in monocytes & tissue macrophages & RES (liver, spleen,…)
3
Q
What is the incubation period of Brucella ?
A
1-6 weeks
4
Q
Direct specimen in Brucella is ?
A
Blood
5
Q
Indirect specimen of Brucella is ?
A
Bone marrow
6
Q
What is the treatment of brucella ?
A
Combined prolonged
7
Q
In Acute form of Brucella is cuased ?
A
abrupt continuous fever (undulating fever)
8
Q
The Chronic form of Brucella can cause ?
A
Osteomyelitis (most common)
9
Q
What is the Lab diagnosis of Brucella ?
A
BSL2/3
10
Q
What is the treatment of Brucella ?
A
combined prolonged
