Pasteurellaceae Flashcards
Characteristics of Pasturellaceae
Gram-negative, coccobacilli
Aerobe/Facultative anaerobes
Catalase +, Oxidase +
Fastidious - complex growth requirements
Genera of Pasteurellaceae
Pasteurella
Haemophilus
Most common organism in human wounds inflicted by animals
Pasteurella multocida
Treatment of P. multocida
Pen G
Characteristics of haemophilus
Small
Gram -
Pleomorphic
Req. enriched media
Most virulent serotype of H. influenzae
B
Diseases caused by H. influenzae
Meningitis in children
Infantile arthritis
Epiglottitis in children
Otitis media
Acute sinusitis
Treatment for H. influenzae
Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime
Disease caused by H. ducreyi
Chancroid/Soft chancre
Treatment for H. ducreyi
Ceftriaxone
Azithromycin
Erythromycin
Ciprofloxacin