Micro - Gram - Stains/Distinguishing Characteristics Flashcards
3 A’s –> Alcoholics, Abscesses, Aspiration
K. Pneumoniae
Oxidase + and Gram -
Neisseria sp., C. Jejuni, V. Cholerae, H. Pylori, P. Aeruginosa, L. Pneumophilia, P. Multocida
Ferments lactose
K. Pneumoniae, Enterobacter sp., S. Marcescens, E. Coli
Granulomas w/ caseating necrosis from Dermacenter tick
F. Tularensis
Hektoen agar
Salmonella sp., Shigella sp.
White purulent/thick discharge from penis/vagina
N. Gonorrhoeae
Otitis externa and thrives in water
P. Aeruginosa
Bipolar staining
Yersinia sp., P. Multocida
Grape-like odor
P. Aeruginosa
Buboes (inflamed LN’s)
Y. Pestis
Farm animals, contaminated milk products
Brucella sp.
Urine Ag test for Dx
L. Pneumophilia
Puppy feces
Y. Enterocolitica
Urease + and Gram -
K. Pneumoniae, H. Pylori, P. Mirabilis
Catalase + and Gram -
E. Coli, P. Aeruginosa, P. Multocida