Micro Flashcards
Group A streptococcus and virulence factor:
S. Pyogenes
B hemolytic
Bacitracin sensitive
Hyaluronic acid capsule
M protein
Cause rheumatic fever
Group B streptococcus and virulence factor:
S. Agalactiae (mostly in babys)
B hemolytic
Bacitracin resistant
Polysaccharide capsule (composed of galactose and sialic acid)
Phenotypic mixing
subsequent progeny would not retain the traits.
Recombination
the subsequent progeny would retain the traits.
Norovirus
SS RNA
Mc cause of viral gastroenteritis developed countries
Resolves in 2-3 days
No blood of mucus (vomiting y/o diarrhea)
Puede ocurrir en personas vacunadas
Rotavirus
Presentación similar a Norovirus pero la prevalencia de Rotavirus bajo debido a la vacunación
The most common organism of purulent cellulitis ?
S. Aureus (due to Panton- Valentine leukocidin)
MC cause of non purulent cellulitis
Beta hemolytic streptococcus; especially group A
- S. pyogenes