P1. NORMAL FLORA of a healthy human. Flashcards
1
Q
MOUTH & TEETH (8)
A
- Stahylococci
- Streptococcus mutans
- Spirochaetes
- Fusobacteria
- Yeasts (Candida)
- Prevotella
- other Viridans streptococci
- Actinomycetes
2
Q
PARANASAL SINUSES (8)
A
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Actinomycetes
- Streptoccus pneumoniae
- Becteroides
- Fusobacteria
- Streptoccus milleri
- Peptococci
- Propionibacterium
3
Q
THROAT (11)
A
- Staphylococci
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Viridans streptococci
- Corynebacteria
- Neisseria
- Fusobacteria
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Candida (Yeasts)
- Bacteroides spp.
- Haemophilus spp.
4
Q
Skin Flora (6)
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- Micrococci
- Corynebacteria
- Staphylococci
- Streptococci
- Propionibacterium
- Yeasts (Candida)
5
Q
Upper Bower (3)
A
- Escherichia coli
- other Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- Yeasts
6
Q
Lower Bowel (4)
A
- Actinomycetes
- Bacteroides spp.
- Bifobacteria & eubacteria
- Clostridium spp.
+ UB Flora
7
Q
Perineum Flora & Urethra (1)
A
Mycoplasmas
+ S Flora + LB Flora
8
Q
Adult Vaginal Flora (7)
A
- Mycoplasmas
- Yeasts
- Corynebacteria
- Lactobacilli
- Actinomycetes
- Streptococci
- Peptococci
9
Q
Normal Flora are:
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- INHABITANTS of surfaces.
- ADAPTED to their local environment.
- HARMLESS in their usual size.
- Potentially pathogenic when they enter the tissues.
10
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Normal Flora are derived from:
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- the MATERNAL GENITAL TRACT.
- SKIN of attendants.
- MOUTH & PHARYNX of close contacts
- AIR-BORNE organisms.
- ENVIRONMENT & FOOD.