OSPE H.influenzae-bacterial pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Specimens
A
Sputum, blood
2
Q
Microscopy:
A
Gram’s stain – Gram -ve coccobacilli
Quellung reaction – Capsule
Fluorescent staining – bacteria
3
Q
Culture:
A
Blood Agar
Chocolate agar
Levinthal media, Fildes Agar
4
Q
Biochemical tests:
A
Oxidase +ve, Catalase +ve
Glucose and Xylose – Acid only
Satellitism
5
Q
Serology
A
CCIEP, LA - Capsular antigen