Microbiology in general Flashcards
1
Q
What microbes can cause Rhinorrhea
A
Chlamydia, Pertussis, Adeno, MPV, PIV, Corona, RHino, RSV, FLu
2
Q
Shortness of breath
A
anthrax, bacterial pneumonias, TB, SARS, RSV, Pneumocystis
3
Q
Non-productive cough
A
Atypical pneumonia *except Legionella), Viruses, Tularemia
4
Q
Remember that Sputum samples must always be checked before culturing
A
They should be gram stained, acid fast tested, and stained with KOH
