Enterococcus gallinarium Enterococcus casseliflavus Flashcards
1
Q
what is enterococcus previously known for?
A
group D streptococci
2
Q
2 most common human pathogens in huma digestive tract are
A
Enterococus gallinarium
Enterococcus casseliflavus
3
Q
What is VRE
A
vancomycin resistant enterococci
4
Q
enterococcus general properties that mediate virulence
A
- ability to adhere tissue and form biolfim
2. antibiotic resistance
5
Q
enterococcus virulance factors mediate adherance
A
surface proteins
pili
membrane glycolipids
gelatinase
6
Q
what type of treatment allows enterococcus tp spread to other mucosal site?
A
broad spectrum antibiotic ( eliminate normal bacterial flora)
7
Q
most common site for enterococci infection
A
UTI through catheter
