Peptostreptococci & Enterococcus Genus Flashcards
Talk about general characteristics of peptostreptococci.
Anaerobic streptococci
Normal flora of the oral cavity, GIT.
What type of dxs/infections does peptostreptococci cause?
Polymicrobic, pyogenic infections, formation of abscess in the abdominal cavity, lung, brain, oral cavity.
What is the treatment for peptostreptococci?
Metronidazole, clindamycin.
About Enterococcus genus?
Gram positive cocci, arranged in short chains
What is the diagnosis of Enterococcus faecalis?
On blood agar- forms greyish colonies.
On selective culture media - forms black colonies.
Biochemical feature- esculin hydrolysis.
What are the clinical features of Enterococcus?
Inflammation of bile tract and Urinary tract.
Intestinal trauma or perforation
Sepsis
Peritonitis
Nosocomical infections after surgery.
What is the treatment of Enterococcus?
It has a natural resistance to cephalosporin and sulfonamides.
Synergistic combination. Ampicilin + gentamycin.
