IIA. Systemic Bacteriology | 7. Escherichia coli. Flashcards
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
2. Describe microflora of the digestive system in the UPPER PART
- poor in bacteria (101-102/g in stomach)
- more than 104 CFU/g if the stomach pH is higher than 2
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
1. What is The microflora of the digestive system influenced?
- throat flora
- the flora of the saliva
- food
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
3. Describe microflora of the digestive system in the Duodenum
- 103-104 CFU/g
- Streptococcus sp. and Lactobacillus sp.
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
1. Describe microflora of the digestive system in the UPPER PART
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
4. Describe microflora of the digestive system in the Ileum
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
5A. Describe microflora of the digestive system in the Large intestine
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
5B. What are obligate anaerobes in the Large intestine
I. Basics - The microflora of the digestive system
5C. What are Facultative anaerobes in the Large intestine
- Enterococcus
- Enterobacteriaceae
- E. coli: only ~ 1% !
I. Basics
6. What is the role of normal GI flora?
I. Basics
7A. Explain Colonisation of the infants
I. Basics
7B. What are the features of Caesarean section?
- Delayed colonisation
- Might be gastrointestinal and immunological problems in the future!
I. Basics
7C. What are the Influencing factors in Colonisation of the infants?
- Mother’s dietary intake
- Breast feeding – Bifidobacterium versus bottle feeding – adult flora
- Premature infants, etc.
I. Basics
8. What are the reasons for Imbalance of the GI normal flora?
- dietary changes
- wide spectrum antibiotic
I. Basics
9. What is the result of Imbalance of the GI normal flora?
- absorption problems
- hypovitaminosis
- peristaltic problems
- increased gas production
I. Basics
10. What is the Antibiotic effect
II. Enterobacteriaceae family
1. What are the features of Enterobacteriaceae family?
II. Enterobacteriaceae family
2. What is the morphology of Enterobacteriaceae family?
2-4 µm rod
II. Enterobacteriaceae family
3. What do we cultivate Enterobacteriaceae family on?
Cultivation on selective culture medium