Serratia Flashcards
1
Q
what is the biology of Serratia?
A
- Gram Negative Bacilli
- Lactose Fermenter
- Red prodigiosin-pigment
2
Q
where is serratia found normally?
A
colon
3
Q
where does serratia usually spread?
A
nosocomially
4
Q
what will protect Serratia from complement and opsonization, thus gains access to CNS.?
A
the capsule
5
Q
To what will the Host immunity will responsd from the serratia bacteria?
A
to LPS mediate symptoms.
6
Q
what is the Clinical Presentation of serratia caused diseases?
A
- UTI
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis->Meningitis
- Osteomyelitis esp. Chronic Granulomatous Disease in infancy
7
Q
how is a serratia infection confirmed?
A
- Urinalysis
- Blood Culture
8
Q
how do you treat Serratia caused infections?
A
*TMP-SMX
*Fluoroquinolones
\*Based on urinalysis Ab-R/S
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