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1
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Types of Streptococcacae on Basis of Hemolysis

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Alpha hemolysis
Beta hemolysis
Gamma hemolysis

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Alpha hemolysis and color shown

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Partial hemolysis
Green color

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Alpha hemolysis include which organisms

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V - S. Viridans
S. Pneumonia

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Beta hemolysis and color shown

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Complete hemolysis
Yellow color

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5
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Beta hemolysis is further classified on basis of

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Lancefield Classification (C antigen)

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Lancefield Classification

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20 groups (A to V) - No I and J
Group A - S. Pyogenes
Group B - S. Agalactaie

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7
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Capsule of S. Pyogenes is made up of

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Hyaluronic acid - cross react with synovial joints

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Virulence factor of S pyogenes associated with cell wall

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C antigen

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9
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Virulence factor of S pyogenes associated with outer membrane protein

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M Protein - Similar to glycoproteins (Molecular mimicry)

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10
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Enzymes and toxins released by S pyogenes

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Streptokinase - causes Fibrinolysis
Hyaluronidase - break Connective tissue
DNAase A, B, C ,D - DNAse B(M/I)
Hemolysin / Streptolysin
Streptococcal Pyrogenic exotoxin (SPE)
Serum opacity factor (SOF)

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Types of Streptolysin/Hemolysin

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Streptolysin -O
Streptolysin -S

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12
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Effect of O2 and heat on SL-O and SL-S

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SL-O - Labile
SL-S - Stable

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Which is antigenic - SL-O or SL-S

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SL-O

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Functions of SL-O and SL-S

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SL-O - lethal, Cardiotoxic, Leucocidal
SL-S - Only Leucocidal

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Hemolysis in SL-O and SL-S

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SL-O - Deeper
SL-S : Surface

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16
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Types of Streptococcal Pyrogenic exotoxin (SPE)

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A, B and C
A and C - Bacteriophage mediated
B - Chromosomal mediated

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17
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Streptococcal Pyrogenic exotoxin is associated with which diseases

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Scarlet fever
Toxic Shock syndrome
Necrotizing Fascilitis

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18
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Suppurative Clinical features of Group A Streptococcal Infection

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NIPPLES
N - Necrotizing Fascilitis
I - Impetigo
P - Pneumonia
P - Pharyngitis (Pain, Tender Cervical LN, No cough)
L - Lymphadenitis
E - Erysipelas
S - Streptococcal Toxic Shock syndrome, Scarlet fever

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Erysipelas

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Raised well demarcated, Painful red lesion (Superficial skin)

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20
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Clinical features of Scarlet fever

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SCARLET fever
S - Sore throat
C - Circumoral Pallor
A - Antecubital fossa - Pastia line
R - Rash (Sandpaper)
L - Lymphadenopathy
E - Erythrogenic toxin (SPE)
T - Tongue (Strawberry)
Fever

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21
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Non suppurative Clinical features of Group A Streptococcal

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PSGN
Rheumatic heart disease
PANDAS (Pediatric autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorder associated with Streptococcus)

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22
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Transport media used for diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal

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Pike’s media

23
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Blood Agar finding for group A Streptococcal Infection

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Pin point colonies
Wide zone Hemolysis

24
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Selective media used for Diagnosis of group A Streptococcal

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PNF
CVBA (Crystal Violet blood agar);
On Liquid media - Granular turbidity

25
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Biochemical test used for diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal

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PYR test positive
Bacitracin positive
Catalase and Oxidase Negative

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Treatment of Group A Streptococcal Infection

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Penicillin
Erythromycin in case of Resistance

27
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Group B Hemolytic Streptococcal Infection is caused by

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S. Agalactaie

28
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Clinical features seen in Neonates (<1 week) associated with Group B streptococcus

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i,iii,iv serotypes
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sepsis

29
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Clinical features seen in older children (1 week - 3 months)

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Serotype iii
Pneumonia
Endocarditis

30
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Lab diagnosis of Group B Hemolytic streptococcus

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GALA CAMP HIP HIP HURRAY
GALA - Galactiae
CAMP - CAMP +ve
HIP HIP - Hippurate Hydrolysis +ve
huRRay - Resistant to Bacitracin
- Red/Orange pigment on Islam media

31
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Arrangement of S. Viridans and S. Pneumoniae

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S Viridans - Chains
S Pneumonia - Lanceolate

32
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S. Pneumonia difference with S. Viridans

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S. Pneumonia is Bile Soluble, Optochin sensitive and show Inulin fermentation
Whereas S. Viridans is Bile insoluble, Optochin resistant and Inulin fermentation is not seen

33
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Streptococcus Viridans group includes

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VIRAL MMS
S. Mitis
S. Mutans
S. Sangeris
S. Salivaris

34
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S. Mutans is known for causing

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Dental carries

35
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S. Sangeris is known for causing

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Late prosthetic valve endocarditis

36
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Which organism have both Capsule and Slime layer

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S. Salivaris

37
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Virulence factors of S pneumoniae

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Capsular polysaccharide

38
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Shape of S. Pneumoniae

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Lens/Lanceolate shape
capsule +ve

39
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S Pneumoniae shows which colonies

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Carrom coin colonies - elevated periphery and Depressed centres

40
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Carrom coin colonies are also termed as

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Draughts Mann colony

41
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Treatment of S Pneumoniae infection

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Beta lactams
If Resistance - 3rd gen Cephalosporins due to altered PBPs

42
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Most common method of Resistance development in S pneumonia

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Transformation

43
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Clinical features shown by S pneumonia

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Meningitis
Otitis media
Sinusitis
Community acquired pneumonia

44
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Most common cause of Meningitis across all age

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Streptococcus pneumonia

45
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Gamma hemolysis includes

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Group D non enterococcal
Enterococcus

46
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Example of Group D non enterococcal

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S. Gallolyticus

47
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Example of Enterococcus

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E. Faecalis
E. Faecium

48
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Prevention of Pneumococcus

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Pneumovax
Prevnar

49
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Pneumovax vaccine

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23 valent polysaccharide
Given to >5 years (immunity)
Not below 2 years

50
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Prevnar

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13 valent polysaccharide
Below 2 years
2,4,6 month - 12 to 15 month booster

51
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Clinical features of Enterococcus infection

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UTI (Catheter Associated infection)
Septicemia

52
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Agar used for diagnosis of Enterococcus

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Bile Esculin Agar - Black color

53
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Enterococcus features

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ENNNTER
E- Spectacle shaped Gram +ve cocci
N - Non motile
N - Non sporing
N - Nacl 6.5%
T - Heat tolerant
E - Bile Esculin agar
R - PYR +ve

54
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Treatment of Enterococcus

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Penicillin
If Resistance - Vancomycin
If Resistance to Vancomycin - Linezolid

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