Other general Q's 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are Pseudomonas Fluorescens and Putida associated with?
A
- Food spoilage
- Slime layer
2
Q
What does Burkholderia Mallei cause?
A
- Glanders (Farcy, Malleus) in Eq
3
Q
What are the Characteristics of Glanders?
A
- Infection
- Formation of Tubercule-like nodules that frequently ulcerate
- Acute or Chronic
- Can be fatal
- ZOONOTIC
4
Q
What does Burkholderia Pseudomallei cause?
A
- Pseudoglanders/Melioidosis
- Wide host range!
5
Q
What are the characteristics of Melioidosis?
A
- Similar to Glanders
- Wide host range
- Infection
- Formation of Nodules that may suppurate (pus)
- Can form in any tissue, mostly Nasal Mucous
6
Q
What medical conditions does Escherichia Coli cause? (4)
A
It causes in Humans and Animals:
* Infection of GastroIntestinal Tract
* Neonatal Septicaemia
* Meningitis
* Infection of UroGenital Tract
7
Q
What are the Predisposing factors for Escherichia Coli?
A
- Immunisupression
- Poor hygiene
- Stress factors
- Transport
- Overcrowding
- Diet
- …..
8
Q
Who discovered E. Coli, When and Where?
A
- Theodor Escherich (German Pediatrician)
- 1885
- In Childrens faeces
9
Q
Where can Escherichia Coli be found?
A
- Small and Large Intestine of all mammals and birds (Natural)
- Freely in the environment
10
Q
Escherichia Coli in drinking water!
A
- Indicator of pollution by faeces
11
Q
What is the difference btw Rouss and Dienes Phenomenon?
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- Rouss Phenomenon is the Swarmin of Proteus spp.
- Dienes Phenomenon is the line that forms btw different Proteus stains
