Nonsporeforming, Nonbranching, Catalse (-) Flashcards
Only sp. of Erysipelothrix that cause disease to human.
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
3 species that are non-spore-forming, Nonbranching Catalase (-).
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Arcanobacterium
Gardnella vaginalis
Gram+
Catalae-
Pleomorphic
Tend to form long filaments
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae can be acquired through
Occupational exposure (handling fish and animal products)
T or F
The route of infection of E. rhusiopathiae is through mouth.
F. - cuts or scratches
E. rhusiopathiae is resistant to ____.
Salting, picking, smoking
2 common clin. Infection of E. rhusiopathiae.
Erysipeloid
Septicemia
Which is not true about erysipeloid?
A. Usually resemble to strep. Erysipelas
B. It contains pus
C. Painful and swollen
D. Sharp and slightly defined
F. Purplish-red zone
B.
Disease casue by E. rhusiopathiae that is usually associated with endocarditis.
Septicemia
Most common infection caused by E. rhusiopathiae.
Erysipeloid
Identify what bacteria
- thin,rod shaped, gram + that can form long filaments. It is arragein single, short chains, or in V shape.
E. rhusiopathiae
T or F
E. rhusiopathiae is difficult to decolorized.
F. - easily decolorize.
Specimen used in isolation of E. rhusiopathiae.
Tissue
Aspiration in skin
Find the mistakes
Inoculate to NA w/ 2% glucose
Incubate in 5% CO2 at 37°C
1% glucose
35°C
Appearance of colonies of E. rhusiopathiae in SBA.
Non-hemolytic
Pinpoint
After 48hrs of incubation, 2 distinct colonies are form. What are they?
Smaller (smooth, younger)
Larger (rough, older)
The hemolysis of E. rhusiopathiae in SBA is ___.
Alpha hemolysis