microbiota Flashcards
0
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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- nasopharynx
- 5-40% population colonized at this site
- known for its capsule
- Gr+
1
Q
Streptococcus mutans
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- mouth
- produces acids that demineralize enamel
- Gr+
2
Q
Lactobacillus spp.
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- vagina
- major protection against vaginosis
3
Q
Bacteriodes spp.
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- colon
- dominant genus in this site
- growth stimulated by bile
4
Q
Staphylococcus epidermidis
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- skin
- hardy, relatively resistant to desiccatino, salt, and acid
- Gr+
5
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Staphylococcus aureus
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- nose
- about 30% populaion colonized at this site
- relatively resistant to desiccation, salt, and acid
- produces many toxins
- Gr+
6
Q
Propionibacterium acnes
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- hair follicles and sebaceous glands
- produces propionic acid which contributes to stinky feet
7
Q
Escherichia coli
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- colon
- member of the enterobacteriaceae
- synthesizes vitamin K
- Gr-
8
Q
Clostridium difficile
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- colon
- 2-10% healthy adults colonized, 20-50$ hospitalized adults colonized
- forms endorspores
- Gr+
9
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Helicobacter pylori
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- stomach
- makes its environment by raising the pH
10
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Candida albicans
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- vagina
- budding yest
- overgrowth with oral antibiotics
