Study aid part (97 - 137) Flashcards
- What is the causative agent of diphtheria?
a. Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
- How can be detected the toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
By Elek’s-test, Römer-test (in guinea pig).
- What is the treatment of diphtheria?
Passive immunisation, giving antibiotics, artificial ventilation if is necessary.
- Which bacteria belong to diphtheroid group? (2 examples)
Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum, Corynebacterium ulcerans, Corynebacterium minutissimum, Corynebacterium urealyticum.
- What are the diseases caused by Listeria monocytogenes?
Meningitis, sepsis, granulomatosis infantiseptica.
- What are the diseases caused by Listeria monocytogenes in adults?
Gastrointestinal symptoms, meningitis, sepsis, endocarditis
- What is the treatment of Listeriosis?
Ampicillin-gentamicin is the drug of choice.
- Which bacteria can cause dental decay?
Lactobacilli and Streptococcus mutans.
- Which bacteria can cause human tuberculosis? (3 examples)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium africanum.
- What kind of staining can be used to stain mycobacteria?
Ziehl-Neelsen staining.
- How long can be cultivated the causative agent of human tuberculosis on Lowenstein-culture media?
6-8 weeks.
- How can be prevented the human tuberculosis?
By BCG vaccine.
- What are the facultative pathogenic mycobacteria? (2 examples)
Mycobacterium avium komplex, Mycobacterium kansasii, Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans.
- Which mycobacteria is apathogenic?
Mycobacterium smegmatis.
- What is the causative agent of leprosy?
Mycobacterium leprae.
- What are the types of leprosy?
Tuberculoid and lepromatosus leprosy.