Ch. 40 - Anaerobic G+c and Anaerobic Non-spore Forming G+b

Question 0

Actinomyces

Answer 0

Non-acid fast bacilli
Chronic infections
Filamentous (resemble molds) 
Upper resp, GI, female genital tracts
Low virulence (trauma, surgery, or other infections) 
Disease from external source

Sulfur granules
Polymorphic infections

Actinomycosis - fungi like mycosis (supprative)

Question 1

Anaerobic G+c

Answer 1

Colonize oral cavity, GI, GU, skin
Infection in sterile body sites
Most infections are polymicrobial

Peptostreptococcus