Rickettsia I and II Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of Rickettsiales spp?

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  • Small (0.2 - 2 mcm)
  • Obligate
  • Aerobic
  • Intracellular
  • Gram negative
  • vector-borne pathogens
  • Mitochondria like orgaism
  • Giemsa or other polychromatic stains
  • Depend on the host for energy
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How is Rickettsiales treated?

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  • Tetracyclines
  • Chloramphenicol
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