Encapsulated bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
examples of encapsulated bacteria?
A
SHiNE SKiS Strep pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae type B Neisseria meningitidis Escherichia coli Salmonella Klebsiella pneumoniae group B Strep
2
Q
What is the purpose of the capsules of the encapsulated bacteria?
A
antiphagocytic virulence factor
3
Q
for the purpose of making vaccines, what serve as an antigen?
A
Capsule + protein conjugate
4
Q
how are the encapsulated bacteria removed from the body?
A
are opsonized, and then cleared by spleen
5
Q
a person who is asplenic what happens with these encapsulated bacteria?
A
asplenic people have decreased opsonizing ability and are at risk for severe infections
6
Q
what kind of vaccines should be given to asplenic people?
A
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
N. meningitidis
7
Q
what are the examples of catalase positive organisms?
A
You need PLACESS for your CATs. Pseudomonas Listeria Aspergillus Candida E. coli S aureus Serratia
