Gram-Positive Bacteria Flashcards
resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics
MRSA
important cause of serious nosocomial and community acquired infections
MRSA
altered penicillin binding protein target site
MRSA
_______ gene from staphylococcal chromosomal cassette involved in penicllin resistance
mecA
MRSA treatment
vancomycin
lancet shaped diplococci
Step. pneumoniae
Strep. pneumoniae virulence factors
encapsulated
IgA protease
Bile soluble
Optochin sensitive
encapsulated bacteria causes bacteremia/sepsis in patients with
sickle cells disease or asplenia
IgA protease
cleaves IgA at its hinge regions
increases bacterial adherence to mucosal membranes
S. aureus is catalase
positive
S. aureus is coagulase
positive
S. aureus is ______ hemolytic
beta
beta hemolysis results in
clear regions around the bacteria
S. aureus is mannitol
positive
Virulence factor: S. aureus
protein A
protein A
prevents opsonization/phagocytosis
joint pain, abcesses
S. aureus
acute endocarditis
S. aureus
Presentation: IV drug user, right sided endocarditis, tricuspid valve
S. aureus
most common cause of osteomyelitis
S. aureus
treatment: S. aureus (uncomplicated)
nafcillin
treatment: MRSA
vancomycin