Gram - negative bacilli, non spore forming part 2 Flashcards
It is also known as the ―”plague bacillus”
Yersinia pestis
It is a class A bioterrorism agent
Yersinia pestis
It is the only enterobacterium that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected flea
yersinia pestis
It is the causative agent of the bubonic plague
yersinia pestis
It can be isolated on a routine culture media, and grows best at 25C to 30C
Yersinia pestis
Vector of Yersinia pestis
Xenopsylla cheopis (oriental rat flea)
Its reservoir is the rats
Yersinia pestis
Virulence factors of Yersinia pestis
Endotoxin, coagulase, and fibrinolysin
Microscopy: Short, plump rod with a bipolar body or a ―”closed safety pin” appearance
Yersinia pestis
Broth- Colonies have a ―stalactite-shaped‖ pattern
Yersinia pestis
It is a disease of the rodents that is caused by Yersinia pestis and is transmitted to humans
through flea bites
Plague
Humans may also acquire it by ingestion of contaminated animal tissues and inhalation of
contaminated airborne droplets
Plague
Once plague is inside the human body, the bacteria multiply in the?
blood and lymph
There are 2 forms of plague:
It results from the bite of infected flea
Bubonic plague
There are 2 forms of plague:
It is associated with high fever and painful inflammatory swelling of the axilla and
groin
Bubonic plague
There are 2 forms of plague:
It is acquired by close contact with infected individuals
Pulmonary plague
There are 2 forms of plague:
It occurs secondarily to bubonic plague
Pulmonary plague
It is the most commonly isolated species of Yersinia
Yersinia enterocolitica
It is the causative agent of enterocolitis or waterborne gastroenteritis
Yersinia enterocolitica
It is motile in SIM at 22C but not at 35C
Yersinia enterocolitica
It has been isolated from contaminated packed RBC units, and is thus considered as a blood
transfusion hazard
Yersinia enterocolitica
It has the ability to survive in cold temperatures
Yersinia enterocolitica
Its reservoirs are swines, dogs, cats, rabbits, and cows
Yersinia enterocolitica
Related infections: Appendicitis-like syndrome, arthritis, and erythema nodosum
Yersinia enterocolitica
Selective medium: Cefsulodin-irgasan-novobiocin (CIN) aga
Yersinia enterocolitica
Microscopy: Coccobacilli with bipolar bodies
Yersinia enterocolitica
CIN- Colonies exhibit a ―”bull‘s eye” appearance or dark red or burgundy centers with
transparent borders at 48 hours of incubation
Yersinia enterocolitica
It is a pathogen of the rodents, particularly guinea pigs
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
It is motile in SIM at 18C to 25C but not at 35C
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis