Pastuerella Multocidida-Pasteur's Lab

Question 1

What is the result of gram staining Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 1

Gram negative

Question 2

What is the reservoir of Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 2

Respiratory tract of cats and dogs

Question 3

What is the vector for Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 3

bites of dogs and cats

Question 4

What is the clinical presentation of Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 4

Cellulitis at the site of bite

-May lead to necrotizing fasciitis or osteomyolitis

Question 5

Which serious conditions may result from infection with Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 5

Necrotizing fasciitis or osteomyelitis

Question 6

Which patients are at higher risk for Pastuerella Multocidida infection and what are the clinical presentations in this patients

Answer 6

COPD and liver diseased patients are at a higher risk to develop lymphadenopathy

Question 7

What is a crucial virulance factor for Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 7

Capsule

Question 8

What type of agar is used to grow Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 8

5% sheep blood agar

Question 9

What enzymes are present in Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 9

Catalase and oxidase postive

Question 10

What is the typical histological feature of Pastuerella Multocidida staining

Answer 10

Close pin look, with bipolar staining at each end

Question 11

Which organism does Pastuerella Multocidida stain similar to

Answer 11

Yersinia

Question 12

What is the treatment for Pastuerella Multocidida

Answer 12

Penicillin

Addition of amoxicilin and clavulanic acid (beta lactamase inhibitors)