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Haemophilus Flashcards

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What type of bacteria are Haemophilus, HACEK, and fastidious gram-negative organisms?

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Gram-negative

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What does the term ‘fastidious’ refer to in relation to bacteria?

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Requiring specific growth conditions and nutrients

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What does the acronym HACEK stand for in the context of bacterial infections?

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Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella

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Which bacteria belong to the HACEK group?

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Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella

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What are the common characteristics of HACEK bacteria?

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They are fastidious, gram-negative, and part of the normal flora of the oral cavity

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Where are HACEK bacteria commonly found in the body?

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Oral cavity

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Which bacterial species is known for causing endocarditis in patients with underlying cardiac conditions?

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HACEK bacteria

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What type of infections are HACEK bacteria commonly associated with?

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Endocarditis

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What is the primary method of identifying Haemophilus influenzae in the laboratory?

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X and V factor requirements

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What is the X factor requirement for Haemophilus influenzae?

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Hemin (factor X)

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What is the V factor requirement for Haemophilus influenzae?

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) (factor V)

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Which Haemophilus species requires both X and V factors for growth?

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Haemophilus influenzae

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What is the common pathogen associated with Haemophilus infections in children?

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

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Which Haemophilus species is a common cause of otitis media and pneumonia in children?

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Haemophilus influenzae

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What is the primary method of diagnosing Haemophilus infections?

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Culture and identification of the bacteria

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What is the primary treatment for Haemophilus infections?

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Antibiotics

17
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Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Haemophilus infections?

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Amoxicillin

18
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What is the main virulence factor of Haemophilus influenzae?

19
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What is the primary reservoir for Haemophilus influenzae?

20
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Haemophilus influenzae?

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Respiratory droplets

21
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What is the incubation period for Haemophilus influenzae infections?

22
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What is the primary prevention strategy for Haemophilus influenzae infections?

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Vaccination

23
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What type of vaccine is used for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) prevention?

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Conjugate vaccine

24
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What is the recommended schedule for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination in children?

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2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months

25
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What is the most common clinical presentation of Haemophilus influenzae infections in children?

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Meningitis

26
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What is the characteristic appearance of Haemophilus influenzae colonies on blood agar?

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Satellite phenomenon

27
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What is the treatment of choice for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infections?

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Cefotaxime or ceftriaxone

28
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Cardiobacterium hominis infections?

29
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What is the primary method of diagnosing Cardiobacterium hominis infections?

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Blood cultures

30
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What is the treatment of choice for Cardiobacterium hominis infections?

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Penicillin or ceftriaxone

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What is the primary mode of transmission for Aggregatibacter aphrophilus infections?

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Human bites

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What is the primary method of diagnosing Aggregatibacter aphrophilus infections?

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Blood cultures

33
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What is the treatment of choice for Aggregatibacter aphrophilus infections?

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Penicillin or ceftriaxone

34
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Eikenella corrodens infections?

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Human bites

35
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What is the primary method of diagnosing Eikenella corrodens infections?

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Blood cultures

36
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What is the treatment of choice for Eikenella corrodens infections?

A

Penicillin or ceftriaxone

37
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Kingella kingae infections?

38
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What is the primary method of diagnosing Kingella kingae infections?

A

Blood cultures

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What is the treatment of choice for Kingella kingae infections?

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Ceftriaxone or cefotaxime

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