(Part 2) 2.18.1 Campylobacter and helicobacter general characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
MOT for Campylo and Helicobacter
A
Fecal-oral route
Direct contact with animal (Ingestion)
Person to person
2
Q
Most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide
A
C. jejuni
3
Q
Patient with C jejuni causes their stool to contain?
A
PMNs and RBCs
4
Q
In Campy, Causes Gastrointestinal disease
A
C. coli
5
Q
In Campy, Isolated frequently from blood cultures of immunocompromised and elderly
A
C. fetus
6
Q
This bacteria colonizes the stomach and can cause low-grade inflammatory process producing chronic superficial gastritis
A
H. pylori
7
Q
Natural habitat of H pylori?
A
human stomach
8
Q
H. pylori is associated with what disease?
A
Duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer