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GRAM-POSITIVE ORGANISMS II Flashcards

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most virulent

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Found in recurrent tonsillitis, pharyngitis (strep throat)

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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cause of streptococcus agalactiae

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neonatal sepsis, postpartum infection, pneumonia, neonatal meningitis

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part of normal flora of female genitalia

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streptococcus agalactiae

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most common human pathogen

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streptococcus agalactiae

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  • the lack of hemolysis or any change in the surrounding blood agar
  • Does not result in any staining or clearing of the blood agar
  • No visible change
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Gamma-hemolytic

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culture media that is used to grow a wide range of pathogens, especially those that are more difficult to grow

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Blood agar

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part of normal flora of colon

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Streptococcus bovis

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associated with urinary tract infections, endocarditis, sepsis, and colorectal cancer

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Streptococcus bovis

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inhabiting the gastrointestinal tracts of humans

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Enterococcus faecium

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highly resistant organisms
a – part of normal flora of intestines
a – grows in at least 6.5 % NaCl

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Enterococci

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found in healthy humans and can be used as a probiotic

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Enterococcus faecium

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ubiquitous but have a predominant habitat in the gastrointestinal tract of humans

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Enterococcus durans

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  • Aerobic
  • Non-motile
  • Rod-shaped
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Spore-forming Bacilli

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Medusa head-like colony

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Bacillus anthracis

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encapsulated organisms

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Bacillus anthracis

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contact with skin of cattle sheep

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Anthrax/ Wool Sorter’s Disease

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in Anthrax/ Wool Sorter’s Disease through wound it causes

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wound anthrax

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in Anthrax/ Wool Sorter’s Disease through inhalation it causes

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hemorrhagic pneumonia

18
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Forms of anthrax:

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Cutaneous anthrax
Gastrointestinal anthrax
Inhalation Anthrax

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