Francisella - Exam 2

Question 1

Francisella is a gram _____ bacteria.

Answer 1

Negative

Question 2

True/False. Francisella is a facultative intracellular pathogen.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True/False. Francisella tularensis is a reportable disease.

Answer 3

TRUE. REPORT THAT SHIT.

Question 4

Which subspecies of F. tularensis is mostly in North America?

Answer 4

F. tularensis subsp. tularensis

Question 5

Which subspecies of F. tularensis is mostly in Europe?

Answer 5

F. tularensis subsp. holarctica

Question 6

Which subspecies of F. tularensis is mostly in central Asia?

Answer 6

F. tularensis subsp. mediasiatica

Question 7

Which species is Francisella the primary pathogen of?

Answer 7

Lagomorphs and rodents

Question 8

What is the pathogensis of Francisella?

Answer 8

Always a systemic phase with multi-organ failure

Question 9

What is the mode of transmission for Francisella?

Answer 9

Ulceroglandular (bite of insect or direct contact with skin damage)

Glandular

Oculoglandular (conjunctiva)

Oro-pharyngeal (contaminated food or water)

Respiratroy (inhalation)

Typhoid (systemic disease)

Question 10

What is the clinical presentation of Francisella infection?

Answer 10

Symptoms are rarely seen (succumb fast)

Mainly liver, spleen, lungs