Oxidase negative, Gram-Negative Bac Flashcards
Characteristics of Enterobacterales
Oxidase negative, Gram-Negative Bacilli
Opportunistic pathogens except for overt/true pathogens
E. coli (Diarrheagenic), Salmonella, Shigella, Plesiomonas, and Yersinia
Non-motile members of Enterobacterales
Shigella, Klebsiella, Yersinia (motile at 25°C)
Oxidase positive exception in Enterobacterales
Plesiomonas
General biochemical reactions for Enterobacterales
Catalase (+), Nitrate reduction (+), Glucose fermenters
Rapid lactose fermenters (EEK)
E. coli, Enterobacter, Klebsiella
Late lactose fermenters (S.C.Se)
Serratia, Citrobacter, Salmonella enterica subsp. arizonae (TSI may be K/A to A/A)
Non-lactose fermenters (SalShiYE HafPMP)
Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Hafnia, PMP group
Enzymes in rapid lactose fermenters
β-galactoside permease and β-galactosidase
Enzymes in late lactose fermenters
β-galactosidase only
Enzymes in non-lactose fermenters (NLF)
No β-galactosidase
Kauffman-White classification for somatic antigen (O antigen)
Located in cell wall, heat stable, useful for E. coli and Shigella serotyping
Kauffman-White classification for flagellar antigen (H antigen)
Located in flagella, heat labile, useful for Salmonella serotyping
Kauffman-White classification for capsular antigen (Vi/K antigen)
Located in capsule, heat labile, useful for detecting K1 antigen of E. coli and capsular antigen of S. typhi
1 cause of community-acquired and hospital-acquired UTI, most common gram-negative healthcare-associated infections, and gram-negative sepsis
E. coli
2 cause of neonatal meningitis (K1 antigen + E. coli)
E. coli
1 in Traveler’s diarrhea, Childhood diarrhea, Montezuma’s revenge, Profuse watery diarrhea (Cholera-like diarrhea)
ETEC - Enterotoxigenic E. coli
Virulence of ETEC
Pili; Heat-Stable (ST) and Heat-Labile (LT) toxin; Cholera-like toxin (water and electrolyte secretion)
Strains for ETEC
E. coli O4, O8, O25
Oversecretion of cyclic adenosine monoPO4 (cAMP)
ETEC
EPEC (Enteropathogenic E. coli - mucoidal) Virulence Factor
Pathogenicity island virulence factors: Bundle of pili, intimin, toxins; Loss of microvilli
Clinical Manifestations of EPEC
Infantile diarrhea, Mucoidal diarrhea, Can be in Infant formula
Strains for EPEC
E. coli O55, O111, O114
EPEC is commonly seen in
infants in low-income nations
Shigella-like E. coli
Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)
Virulence of EIEC
Invades large intestine in a manner identical to Shigella; Invasin toxin; Large plasmid (Sereny test +)
Clinical Manifestations of EIEC
Dysentery (necrosis, inflammation, and ulceration of large intestine); Shigella-like manifestations
Strain for EIEC
E. coli O124, O143, O164
EIEC is commonly seen in
Young children in areas with poor sanitation
Shiga-like toxin, Verotoxin/Verocytotoxin
Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC, VTEC, STEC)
Disease caused by EHEC / VTEC / STEC
Bloody diarrhea, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (H.U.S.), Hemorrhagic colitis
Strains for EHEC / VTEC / STEC
E. coli O157:H7, O26
EHEC / VTEC / STEC is commonly seen in
Undercooked hamburger, unpasteurized dairy products, apple cider, bean sprouts, spinach, cookie dough
MUG Test - E. coli Positive
All E. coli shows electric blue fluorescence EXCEPT E. coli O157 (No fluorescence)
Growth on Sorbitol MAC
All E. coli ferments sorbitol (Pink) EXCEPT E. coli O157 (Colorless)
Detection of E. coli O157
Use O157 Anti-serum to type the bacteria
Virulence of EAEC (Enteroaggregative E. coli)
Clumped/aggregates in intestine through pili; Watery diarrhea, Stacked brick appearance
Virulence of DAEC (Diffusely-adherent E. coli)
Diffuse patterns on HeLa or Hep2 cells; Causes diarrhea mostly in children
1 Cause of Uncomplicated UTI
Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC)
K1 Antigen Positive E. coli
Meningitis/sepsis-associated E. coli (MNEC)
Condition
Details
Source of Contamination
Ingestion of contaminated poultry products (milk, eggs, dairy)
Main species of Salmonella spp.
Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori (animals)
Subspecies of S. enterica
S. enterica subsp. enterica (I): serotype Typhi, Enteritidis, Paratyphi A, B, C, Cholerasuis, Typhimurium
Other subspecies of S. enterica
S. enterica subsp. salamae (II), arizonae (IIIa), diarizonae (IIIb), houtenae (IV), indica (VI)
Non-motile Salmonella
Salmonella serotype Gallinarum and Typhi
Salmonella not producing H2S
Salmonella serotype Paratyphi A
Persistence of Typhi/Paratyphi
Gall bladder (gallstones)
Treatment for chronic carriers with gallstones
Cholecystectomy
Sampling for Salmonella (1st week)
Blood
Sampling for Salmonella (2nd-3rd week)
Stool
Sampling for Salmonella (3rd week)
Urine
Enteric fever (Typhoid) source
Contaminated food from food handlers that are carriers (Typhoid Mary)
Long-term carrier site for Typhoid
Gall bladder
Common cause of Enteric fever
S. enterica subsp. enterica serotype Typhi
Symptoms of Typhoid Fever
Malaise, anorexia, myalgia, severe frontal headache
Complications of Typhoid Fever
Necrotizing cholecystitis
Hallmark for Typhoid Fever
Rose spots during the second week of fever
Stool characteristics in Typhoid Fever
Pea soup stool
Source of Contamination
Ingestion of contaminated poultry products (milk, eggs, dairy)
Main species of Salmonella spp.
Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori (animals)
Subspecies of S. enterica
S. enterica subsp. enterica (I): serotype Typhi, Enteritidis, Paratyphi A, B, C, Cholerasuis, Typhimurium
Other subspecies of S. enterica
S. enterica subsp. salamae (II), arizonae (IIIa), diarizonae (IIIb), houtenae (IV), indica (VI)
Non-motile Salmonella
Salmonella serotype Gallinarum and Typhi
Salmonella not producing H2S
Salmonella serotype Paratyphi A
Persistence of Typhi/Paratyphi
Gall bladder (gallstones)
Treatment for chronic carriers with gallstones
Cholecystectomy
Sampling for Salmonella (1st week)
Blood
Sampling for Salmonella (2nd-3rd week)
Stool
Sampling for Salmonella (3rd week)
Urine
Enteric fever (Typhoid) source
Contaminated food from food handlers that are carriers (Typhoid Mary)
Long-term carrier site for Typhoid
Gall bladder
Common cause of Enteric fever
S. enterica subsp. enterica serotype Typhi
Symptoms of Typhoid Fever
Malaise, anorexia, myalgia, severe frontal headache
Complications of Typhoid Fever
Necrotizing cholecystitis
Hallmark for Typhoid Fever
Rose spots during the second week of fever
Stool characteristics in Typhoid Fever
Pea soup stool
Acute gastroenteritis (food poisoning) cause
S. enterica subsp. enterica
Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium
Contaminated peanut butter, crackers, and cereals
Signs and symptoms of acute gastroenteritis
Nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain
Biochemically inert bacteria closely related to E. coli
Shigella spp.
Mode of contamination for Shigella spp.
Four F’s (Flies, Fingers, Food, Fecal)
Most virulent Shigella spp. and virulence factor
S. dysenteriae (subgroup A); Shiga toxin
Disease caused by S. dysenteriae (group A)
Bacillary dysentery
Biochemical reactions for S. dysenteriae
Negative for ONPG, Ornithine Decarboxylase, Mannitol fermentation
Common pathogenic isolate and virulence factor
S. flexneri; Pathogenic
Association with Gay bowel syndrome
S. flexneri
Biochemical reactions for S. flexneri and S. boydii
Positive for Mannitol fermentation, Negative for Ornithine Decarboxylase and ONPG
Virulence of Shigella boydii
Pathogenic, less incidence
Dysentery-causing Shigella spp.
S. boydii, S. sonnei
Biochemical reactions for S. sonnei
Positive for ONPG, Ornithine Decarboxylase, Mannitol fermentation
Handling encapsulated Shigella isolates
Capsule weakens agglutination. Suspend in saline, heat at 100°C for 15-30 mins, cool, and retype with antisera
Class A bioterrorism agent, Vector: Oriental rat flea, Reservoir: Rats (Non-motile, Urease negative)
Yersinia pestis
Most common form of Yersinia pestis - formation of buboes in the axilla or groin
Bubonic/Glandular plaque
Pulmonary plaque: pleural thickening with a holly leaf appearance, causative agent
Yersinia pestis
Infection through undercooked pork, pork intestine, vacuum-packed meat and chicken, dairy products like milk and chocolate, and handling pets
Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica
Motile at 25°C, Urease positive, Ornithine and Sucrose positive
Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica
Causative agent of Waterborne Enterocolitis (gastroenteritis), Appendicitis-like syndrome (Pseudoappendicitis)
Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica
Agent of rodents, Reservoir: Birds, Motile at room temperature, Urease positive, Ornithine and Sucrose negative
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
Human infection involves septicemia with lymphadenitis
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
Pathogenic ingestion of contaminated seafood, oysters, shrimps, water; entry through skin cuts
Plesiomonas shigelloides
Plesiomonas shigelloides cross-reacts with
Shigella antigen (similar to E. coli)
Diarrhea, inflammatory bowel syndrome in HIV patients, neonatal meningitis, septicemia
Plesiomonas shigelloides
The only oxidase-positive member of Enterobacteriaceae
Plesiomonas shigelloides
IMViC reaction of Plesiomonas shigelloides is similar to
E. coli (IMViC: +, +, -, -; TSI: K/A H2S(-))