Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Micro CCMLS > Oxidase positive/ Misc GNR > Flashcards

Oxidase positive/ Misc GNR Flashcards

1
Q

Vibrio cholerae infections

A

serious GI infection
associated with pandemics
rice-water stools
contaiminated water or sea food

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Vibrio cholerae toxic strains

A

O1: Classic and El Tor (produce exotoxin that acts on GI cell lining)
O139

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections by

A

undercooked/raw seafood

Japan “summer diarrhea”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Vibrio key tests

A 
Catalase +
oxidase +
GF
motile
indole +
nitrate +
facultative anaerobes
gelatin +
KIA: AK/A (A/A vulnificus)
LAO: +/=/+ (vulnificus +/=/v)
TSI: A/A (cholera); AK/A (parahaemolyticus); AK/A OR A/A (vulnificus)
S to vibriostatic agent 0/129 @10 ug & 150ug; (parahaemolyticus is R to 10ug)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Vibrio vulnificus infection

A

N. America/ Hawaii
seafood contam.
wounds in water
(predisposition for infections: chronic liver disease)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts Sucrose Selective Media (TCBS)

A

Selective & differential forVibrio
yellow= sucrose fermentation (cholera +)
blue/green= NSF (vulnificus & parahaemolyticus)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Alkaline peptone water (APW)

A

enrichment media for Vibrio

high pH inhibits contaiminants (9.0)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Vibrio is halophilic which means

A

growth in elevated salt concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Ferment inositol test

A

Vibrio =

Plesiomonas +

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which Vibrio can grow in a broth with no NaCl?

A

V. cholera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which Vibrio will not grow in 6.5% salt?

A

V. cholera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Vibrio vulnificus key tests

A 
ferments salicin, lactose
TSI: AK/A
grows in both 1% & 6.5% salt
ONPG +
vp=
insolitol =
sucrose =
LAO: +/=/+
motile
indole +
S vibriostatic agent 0/129
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Vibrio cholera key tests

A 
ONPG +
NLF
VP+
salicin =
sucrose +
growth 0-3% salt
motile
indole +
S to vibriostatic agent 0/129 \
LAO +/=/+
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Vibrio parahaemolyticus key tests

A 
ONPG =
NLF
VP=
SALICIN/SUCROSE=
grows in 3-8% salt
LAO +/=/+
MOTILE
INDOLE +
S to vibriostatic agent 0/129
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Vibrio alginolyticus key tests

A 
ONPG =
NLF
VP+
Salicin =
sucrose +
insolitol =
grows in 3-10% salt
motile, indole +, S vibriostatic agent 0/129
LAO; +/=/+
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Aeromonas hydrophia infection

A

aquatic
assoc. w/ meats, produce, seafood
intestinal diarrhea and gastroenteritis
septicemia and wound infec (trauma involving water)

17
Q

Aeromonas hydrophlia looks like what other bacteria?

A

Escherichia coli

Micro CCMLS (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions