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Streptococcus Pneumoniae Flashcards

1
Q

Type of microbe?

Arrangement?

A

Gram positive coccus

Diplococcus

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2
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Virulence factors?

A

Polysaccharide capsule

Pili - adherence - upper respiratory tract

Autolysins - release intracellular virulence factors

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3
Q

Haemolytic?

A

Alpha haemolytic

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4
Q

Treatment for pneumonia

Mild

Moderate

Severe (what is penicillin allergy?)

A

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin + Doxycyline

Co-amoxiclav and doxycycline

Meropenem and doxycycline

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5
Q

Commensal where?

A

Nasopharynx

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6
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Vaccine?

A

2
PPV
PCV

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