Moraxella Catarrhalis

Question 0

Treponema pallidum:

Answer 0

• causative agent of syphilis from direct contact with a lesion.
• primary stage (10-90 days). Painless lesion on genital membrane.
• had serous exudate
• secondary stage (2-12weeks) after primary. Rash, usually on palms and soles of feet.
• alopecia-hair loss
• usually latent period of (3-15years)
• tertiary stage:a gummas forms on the genital membrane, rubbery mass of tissue.
• treated with long lasting penicillin

Question 1

Neisseria catarrhalis:

Answer 1

• normal flora in50%
• bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis,ear infection, and conjunctivitis.
• coccobacilli