Non Enteric Bacteria Flashcards
Non enteric bacteria causes
Neiserria, Bordetella and haemophilus
Neisseria causes…
Neisseria meningitidis and neisseria gonorrhoea
Neisseria meninngitidis capsulated or not?
Capsulated and non motile
Neisseria meningitidis classical symptoms only present in how many cases %?
44%
What tests do you need to do for neisseria meningitidis?
Blood cultures
Neissseria meningitidis CSF culture %
80-90% sensitivity
Neissseria meningitidis CSF gram staining is
Rapid, low cost 97% spec
Neisseria gonorrhoea capsulated or not?
No capsule and motile
Neisseria gonorrhoea % of no symptoms in M & F
Males = 5% Females = 80%
Neisseria gonorrhoea, infertility risk %?
10-20%
Neisseria gonorrhoea can lead to which infection?
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Bordetella causes
Bordetella pertusis
Bordetella pertusis causes
Whooping cough
Where is bordetella pertusis found?
Thought to be only humans.
% of deaths in < 3 months bordetella pertusis
90% !!