Listeria monocytogenes Flashcards
What type of hemolysis is this
beta
grows in
cold environments
ornaments tumbling down tree mean
Tumbling motility characteristics
the cat by fireplace means
it produces catalase
Can form
the rocket on the floor
actin in host cells
what do the actin facilitate
intracellular movement and cell-to-cell spread
what type of pathogen is this bacteria
facultative intracellular
outbreaks frequently associated with
consumption of diary products
who are significantly susceptible
pregnant women
what are the three diseases from this bacteria
gastroenteritis
neonatal meningitis
meningitis in adults
what is gastroenteritis
infection of healthy adult
early-onset is
acquired transplacentally and can result in abortion
meningitis in adults is a
disseminated infection
late-onset is
acquired at or soon after birth
what is the treatment
ampicillin
