Small Pleomorphic Gram (-) Fastidious Coccobacilli Flashcards
haemophilus: catalase (+) spps
h. influenzae, h. hemolyticus
haemophilus: preferred incubation
35-37C at 5-10% CO2
very susceptible to drying and extreme temperatures
haemophilus
haemophilus: normally inhabit the URT & oral cavity except ___
H. ducreyi
demonstrates satellite phenomenon
haemophilus
charactersitics of x factor
hemin, heat stable, aka protoporphyrin 9
characteristics of v factor
isolated from horse blood, heat labile, AKA coenzyme 1 / nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
v factor can be supplied by
potatoes, yeast, staph, pneumo, gono (cocci)
Pasteurella: indole (+) except
P. bettyae
Pasteurella: Appearance
safety pin
Pasteurella: susceptible to ___
penicillin
VF of Pasteurella
endotoxin & capsule
Bordetella: NM except _____
B. Bronchieseptica
Bordetella: oxidase (+) except ____
B. parapertussis
Bordetella: urease (+) except
B. pertussis