MICRO Flashcards
Where are micrococci (ex. M. luteus) found?
Skin
Where are diphtheroids found?
Skin
Where is Propionibacterium acnes found?
an anaerobic bacteria found in hair follicles
Where is corynebacterium xerosis found?
Aerobic bacteria found on the surface of the skin
Where is Acinetobacter found?
Gram negative bacteria found on the skin
Where is Malassezia furfur found?
Skin- causes dandruff
Where is S. mutans found?
oral cavity
Where is Lactobacillus found?
Oral cavity
Where is staphylococcus auerus found?
Skin, Eyes, Nose and throat (upper respiratory system), mouth, urinary and reproductive systems
Where is micrococci found?
Skin, eyes, pharynx, trachea, urinary and reproductive systems
Where are steptococci found?
eyes, pharynx and trachea, mouth
What bacteria are found in the lower respiratory tract?
NONE
What bacteria are present in the LI?
E. coli, bacteroides, fusobacterium, lactobacillus, enterococcus, bifidobacterium, enterobacter, citrobacter, proteus, klebsiella, candida
What is the predominant bacteria in the female genital tract?
acid-tolerant lactobacilli
What areas in the genitourinary tract are normally free of microbes?
kidneys, ureters, and bladder
