Gram (+) Bacteria - Bacilli Flashcards
Bacillus grow in what conditions?
O2 - Aerobic
Bacilli are what shape?
Rod shaped
What are the spore forming Bacilli?
Bacillus
Clostridium
What are the NON-spore forming Bacilli?
Corynebacterium
Listeria
Clostridium grows in what conditions?
NO O2 - Anaerobic
Attributes of Bacillus Cereus
Gram (+)
Spore forming
Aerobic rod
Spores are ____ resistant
Heat
What 2 toxins are involved with Bacillus Cereus?
Heat Stabile toxin
Heat Labile Toxin
Heat stabile toxin causes what, in association with Bacillus Cereus?
Emetic disease - vomiting
Heat labile toxin causes what, in association with Bacillus Cereus?
Diarrheal disease - watery
– Direct ingestion of bacteria
Attributes of Bacillus Anthracis
Gram (+)
Encapsulated
Anaerobic spore forming rod
Where is Bacillus Anthracis found?
Herbivore animal products (hides) and soil
Symptoms of Infection with Bacillus Anthracis?
Cutaneous - Malignant Pustule
Inhalation - Pulmonary spores that lead to mediastinal hemorrhage and death
What is the causative organism of antibiotic associated colitis?
Clostridium (Clostridiodes) Difficile
Clostridium (Clostridiodes) Difficile virulence toxins and symptoms?
A - Inflammation and diarrhea
B - Toxic to colonic epithelial cells
What are the physical findings with Clostridium (Clostridiodes) Difficile?
Pseudomembranous Colitis (exudative plaques)
What is the toxin mediated by Clostridium Botulinum?
Neurotoxin