Lab 11- Helicobacter, Arcobacter Flashcards
Habitat helicobacter
Mammals, humans Mucous membranes (human stomach, duodenum)
Morphology helicobacter
1.5-5 um curved rods, helical
Staining helicobacter
Gram -
Culture helicobacter
Microaerophilic
Fastidious (blood+aa)
Biochem helicobacter
Catalase +
Oxidase +
Urease +
Carbs not utilized
Cytotoxin (h. Pylori)
Resistance helicobacter
Weak
Species helicobacter
H. Pylori H. Felis H. Canis H. Mustelae H. Acinonychis H. Suis
H. Pylori cause ?
Human chronic gastritis, gastric / duodenal ulcer
H. Felis cause?
Cat, dog= chronic gastritis
H. Canis cause ?
Dog= chronic gastritis
H. Mustelae cause?
Weasel chronic gastritis
H. Acinonychis cause?
Cheetah chronic gastritis
H. Suis cause?
Gastritis ulcer
Habitat Arcobacter
Mucous mem (genitals, intestine)
Morphology Arcobacter
1-3 um curved rods, has flagella
Staining Arcobacter
Gram -
Culture Arcobacter
Microaerophilic-aerotolerant
Leptospira and campylobacter media
Species Arcobacter
A. Cryaerophilus
A. Skirrowii
A. Butzleri
A. Cryaerophilus cause ?
Cattle+swine= abortion, mastitis, faeses
A. Skirrowii cause?
Bull = prepuce
Cow, pig, sheep = abortion, faeces
A. Butzleri cause?
Human, ape= enteretitis
Cattle = abortion