Noncoliform Opportunistic Enterobacteriaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Non-lactose fermenter
A
Salmonella
Proteus
Shigella
Pseudomonas
2
Q
Proteus characteristics
A
Gram (-) rod
Peritrichous flagella
Swarming Phenomenon
3
Q
TF: Proteus produces urease which promotes stone formation
A
True
4
Q
Disease caused by Proteus mirabilis
A
UTI
5
Q
Associated with use of long term urinary catheters
A
P. mirabilis
6
Q
Treatment of P. mirabilis
A
Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole
Ciprofloxacin
PCN - Resistant
7
Q
Urease-producing gram-negative bacilli causing kidney stone formation
A
Providencia
8
Q
Non-coliform Opportunistic Enterobacteriaceae
A
Morganella
Proteus
Providencia
Edwardsiella