Micro ll Flashcards
1
Q
What bug uses UREASE to lower the acidity of the ST, then causes DUODENAL ULCERS
A
H. pylori (gm-)
—> ulcers increase risk for ADENOCARCINOMA, MALTOMA (lymphoma)
2
Q
Helicobacter pylori
type?
A
gm- curved helical
motile
urease positive - use urea breath test
duodenal ulcers