Miscellaneous Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Acid and alcohol fast bacilli
A
Mycobacterium species that are visualised with a special stain such as ZN or auramine
2
Q
How do we identify mycobacteria in lab?
A
ZN/auramine staining
Culture
Takes 2-4 weeks to culture
3
Q
What can mycobacterium tuberculosis cause?
A
Tuberculosis
4
Q
Spirochaetes
A
Long, spiral shaped bacteria
Very difficult to culture
Not easy to view with light microscopy
Often diagnosed by serology
Can cause syphilis and Lymes disease
5
Q
Syphilis
A
Primary stage - non painful skin lesions
Secondary syphilis - 6-8 weeks after primary symptom, generalised rash and systemic illness
Latent phase
Tertiary syphilis - affects CNS
