Mycobacteria Flashcards
1
Q
atypical mycobacteria
A
environmentally acquired infections, does not cause TB or leprosy
2
Q
M leprae
A
no in vitro culture system, slowest growing human pathogen, extremely long incubation period
treat with 2 years dapsone and rifampin.
3
Q
Hansen’s Disease
A
leprosy, presents on a range from Tuberculoid (PPD+, strong CMI) to Lepromatous (PPD-, weak CMI)
4
Q
Lepromin PPD
A
tests anti-leprosy immnocompetence, not exposure
