Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia-Dinosaurs Flashcards
What is the result of gram stain for Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia
Gram negative
What is the morphology of Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia
Bacilli
What are the common clinical presentations of Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia
Pneumonia and UTI
Where is Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia commonly acquired
Nosocomial infection
How is Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia treated
There are multidrug resistant strains, so Carbopenam or clinamycin
What is the result of Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia on MacConkey’s agar
Turns pink, meaning it ferments lactose (very rare)
What sugar does Klebsiella, Enterobactor, and Serratia ferment
Lactose
What are the four bacteria that will turn pink on MacConkey’s agar
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Enterobactor
- Serratia
- E. Coli
Which condition of patients is Klebsiella pneumoniae commonly seen
Alcoholics
What are the 3 A’s associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae
Alcoholics, forming abscesses as a result of aspiration
What is the state of capsule in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Very thick polysaccharide capsule
What is produced by Klebsiella pneumoniae that can also be used as a diagnostic took
A thick current jelly, usually red in the sputum
What is the motility of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Nonmotile
What will Klebsiella pneumoniae appear like on an X ray
TB
What is the state of enzyme in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Urease positive
What is the motility of Enterobactor Cloaca
Very Motile
What is the motility of Serratia Mercencaus
Very motile
What is the enzyme status of Serratia Marciecues
Catalase positive
