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Control of micorbial growth Pathogens Flashcards

1
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Listeria monocytogenes

Gram stain

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Gram-positive rod

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Listeria monocytogenes classified as

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Psychrotroph

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Listeria monocytogenes causes

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Listeriosis

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Listeria monocytogenes transmission

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Foodborne

Placental transfer

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Listeria monocytogenes Pathogenesis

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Infects cells of intestinal tract
Can spread -> liver and spleen
Can cross blood-brain barrier
Can cross placenta

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Listeriosis Signs/Symptoms

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Fever and diarrhea

Can spread beyond gut—invasive listeriosis

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Listeriosis Signs/Symptoms

Non-pregnant indivuals

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fever, flu-like symptoms, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions

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Listeriosis Signs/Symptoms

Pregnant women

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fever, flu-like symptoms

Can cross placenta, may cause stillbirth

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9
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Listeriosis Dx

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Culture

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10
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Listeriosis Tx

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Ampicillin + Gentamicin

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