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U2.2.1 Gr (+) Cocci : Streptococcus Flashcards

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Streptococcus & Enterococcus

Family

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Streptococcacee

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Streptococcus & Enterococcus

Morphology

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Gram (+) cocci in chains

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Streptococcus & Enterococcus

Morphology of S. pneumoniae

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diplococci

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Streptococcus & Enterococcus

Select all that apply
Generalities of Streptococcus
1. Facultative Anaerobes
2. Non motile and Non-sporeformers
3. Catalase Positive
4. Some may require 5-10% CO2 for growth

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1,2,4

Catalase Negative

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Streptococcus & Enterococcus

Select all that apply
Generalities of Streptococcus
1. Resistant to Vancomycin
2. Require enriched or supportive media (BAP)
3. Many members are normal flora and not opportunistic
4. Causes a wide spectrum of infections

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2, 4

Susceptible to Vancomycin, 3 - are opportunistic

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3 types of classification of Streptococci and Enterococci

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  1. Sherman’s (Physiologic)
  2. Rebecca Lancefield Classification
  3. Brown’s Classification
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Sherman’s Classification

Grows at 37C; Pus forming

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Pyogenic

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Sherman’s Classification

Grows at 37C and 45C

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Viridans

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Sherman’s Classification

4 species classified as viridans

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S. salivarius, S. mutans, S. mitis, S, sanguis

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Sherman’s Classification

Grows at 10C and 37C

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Lactic

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Sherman’s Classification

Grows at 10C, 37C and 45C

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Enterococcal

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Classification of Streptococci & Enterococci

Basis: Grouped based on the cell wall polysaccharide (Common C Carbohydrate) Antigen and cell wall teichoic acids

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Rebecca Lancefield Classfication

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Rebecca Lancefield Classfication

Clinically significant that has cell wall polysaccharide

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A, B, C, F and G

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Rebecca Lancefield Classfication

Clinically significant that has cell wall techoic acids

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D and Enterococcus

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Classification of Streptococci & Enterococci

Basis: Hemolytic Patterns

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Brown’s Classification

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Brown’s Classification

Species that show Beta Hemolysis

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Group A, B, C, F & G

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Brown’s Classification

Species that show Alpha Hemolysis

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S. pneumoniae

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Brown’s Classification

Species that show Gamma Hemolysis

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Group D Enterococcus

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Brown’s Classification

Species that show alpha-prime hemolysis

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Viridans

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Group A Streptococcus

Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus & colonizers skin & throat

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Group A Streptococcus

Streptococcus pyogenes
- antigenic structure [2]

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Gr (+) Cell Wall (Peptidoglycan) and Presence of M Protein

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

Most common manifestation includes tonsilitis and pharyngitis

A

Bacterial Pharyngitis

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

Strep Throat

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Bacterial Pharyngitis

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

resembles
pharyngitis with Skni rash.” desquamation of skin;
“strawberry tongue”

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Scarlet Fever

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

production of ____ toxin is present in scarlet fever

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eryhtrogenic toxin

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

T/F Group A Streptococcal infections also causes to impetigo cellulitis & erysipelas.

A

T

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

“Flesh Eating Disease”

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Necrotizing Fascitis

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

“Suppurative Fasciitis”, Hospital Gangrene, Necrotizing Erysipelas

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Necrotizing Fascitis

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

Necrosis of skin, subcutaneous fat and
fascia

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Necrotizing Fascitis

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

caused by Pyogenic Exotoxin A

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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

Includes Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
& Acute Glomerulonephritis

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Poststreptococcal Sequelae

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Grp A Streptococcal Infections

Drug of Choice

A

Penicillin or Erythromycin

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

causes fever; skin rash of scarlet fever; Blood brain alteration; organ damage

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Erythrogenic/Pyogenic Toxins A,B,C

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

protease implicated in flesh eating streptococci

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Exotoxin B

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

causes lysis of blood clots; spread of infection

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Streptokinase

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

caused by mucoid colonies (capsulated); antiphagocytic

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M Protein

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Group B Streptococcus

Normal Flora of GI Tract, Pharynx and Vaginal Tract
AR

A

Streptococcus agalactiae

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

induce proliferation of host I-lymphocytes

A

Superantigens

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Group B Streptococcus

Grp B Beta Hemolytic Clinically important species

A

Streptococcus agalactiae

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Pathogenic Determinants of Grp A Strep (Extracellular)

mediates epithelial cell attachment

A

Protein F

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Group B Streptococcus

causes Mastitis in Cattle and Invasive Disease in Newborns

A

Streptococcus agalactiae

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Group B Streptococcus

Antigenic Structure of Streptococcus agalactiae

A

Group BSpecific Antigen (acid stable)

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Group B Streptococcus

Select All
Neonatal Infections caused by Grp B Streptococcus
1. Pneumonia
2. Endocarditis
3. Meningitis
4. Bacteremia leading to Death

A

1, 3, 4

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Group B Streptococcus

T/F Grp B Streptococcus causes puerperal sepsis and maternal septicemia

A

T

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Group B Streptococcus

Select all that apply
Adult Infections
1. Skin Infections
2. UTIs
3. Bacteremia
4. Septicemia
5. Endocarditis
6. Endometritis
7. Cardiomegaly

A

1, 2, 3, 5, 6

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Group B Streptococcus

Drug of Choice

A

Penicillin

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Group B Streptococcus

Select all
Pathogenic Determinants
1. Streptolysin O
2. Hemolysin
3. Capsule
4. CAMP Factor

A

2, 3, 4

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Group B Streptococcus

Select all
Pathogenic Determinants
1. DNASE
2. RNASE
3. Hyalurodinase
4. Protease

A

1, 3, 4

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Streptococcus

Ability to grow in 40% bile and Hydrolyze Esculin

A

Group D Streptococcus and Enterococcus

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Group D Streptococcus

Two subgroups

A
  1. Enterococcus
  2. Non-enterococcus
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Group D Streptococcus

Gr(+) Cocci that are normal flora of GI tract of animals and humans

A

Enterococcus

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Group D Streptococcus

All produce Group D Antigen

A

Enterococcus

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Group D Streptococcus

Able to Grow under extreme conditions

A

Enterococcus

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Group D Streptococcus

Clinically significant Species of Enterococcus

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E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. durans and E. avium

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Group D Streptococcus : Enterococcus

T/F Enterococcus is susceptible to Penicillin G

A

F, resistant

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Group D Streptococcus : Enterococcus

Drug of Choice

A

Combination of cell wall inhibitor such as vancomycin or ampicillin and an aminoglycoside such
as gentamicin or streptomycin

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Group D Streptococcus : Enterococcus

Select All
Pathogenic Determinants
1. Hyalurodinase
2. able to grow in extreme conditions
3. Gelatinase
4. Cytolysin
5. Surface Adhesin protein

A

2, 3, 4, 5

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Group D Streptococcus : Enterococcus

Select all that apply
Infections
1. UTI
2. Endocarditis
3. Septic Arthritis
4. Bacteremia

A

1, 2, 4

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Group D Streptococcus : Enterococcus

Select all that apply
Infections
1. Wound infections
2. Intraabdominal abscesses
3. Pneumonia
4. Osteomyelitis

A

1, 2

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Group D Streptococcus

A
58
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Group D Streptococcus : Non Enterococci species

A

Streptococcus bovis group

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Group D Streptococcus : Non-Enterococci

High association with Colon Cancer

A

Streptococcus bovis group

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Group D Streptococcus

Agents of bacteremia, septicemia and endocarditis

A

Non-enterococci Streptococcus bovis group

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Group C Streptococcus

Select all that apply
Infections
1. Endocarditis
2. Severe pharyngitis
3. Pneumonia
4. Cellulitis
5. Abscess

A

2, 3, 4, 5

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Group D Streptococcus : Non Enterococci

examples of Streptococcus bovis group

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S. equinus, S. gallolyticus

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Group C Streptococcus

Examples of Group C

A

DEEZ
S. equi
Streptococcas equsimilis
Streptococcus zooepidemicus Streptococcus dysagalactiae

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Group C Streptococcus

Species that causes strangles among horses

A

S. equi

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Miscellaneous Lancefield Groups

Group of Streptococcus anzinosus

A

Group F and G

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Genus Streptococcus

usually Normal Flora of oropharynx

A

Viridans Streptococci

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Miscellaneous Lancefield Groups

Causes bacteremia and liver abscess

A

Streptococcus anzinosus

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Miscellaneous Lancefield Groups

Culture used for Group F & G

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Honeysuckle Odor

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Genus Streptococcus

do not possess Polysaccharide Component

A

Viridans Streptococci

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Miscellaneous Lancefield Groups

Normal flora of the GI tract, vaginal tract and oropharynx

A

Group G

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Genus Streptococcus: Viridans Strep

Select all
Viridans Streptococci
1. S. mutans
2. S. intermedius
3. S. mitis
4. S. sanguis
5. S. constellatus
6. S. equi
7. S. salvarius

A

2, 3, 4, 5, 7

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Viridans Streptococcus

Select all
Infections
1. Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
2. Pneumonia
3. Dental Caries
4. Hepatomegaly
5. Abscess and bacteremia
6. Gingivitis

A

1, 3, 5, 6

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Viridans Streptococcus

Select all
Pathogenic Determinants
1. Polysaccharide Capsule
2. Cytolysin
3. Hyalurodinase
4. Glucans
5. Dextrans

A

1, 2, 4, 5

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Streptococcus

Diplococcus or Pneumococcus

A

Streptococcus pneumonia

68
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Streptococcus

Gr(+) cocci in pairs

A

S. pneumoniae

69
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Streptococcus

May be a normal flora of the Upper Respiratory Tract of pre-school children

A

Streptococcus pneumonia

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

Select all
1. Bacterial Pneumonia (Lobar Pneumonia)
2. Septicemia
3. Meningitis
4. Otitis media
5. Bacteremia
6. Sinusitis

A

1, 3, 4, 5, 6

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S. pneumoniae

Select All
Virulence Determinants
1. Polysaccharide Capsule
2. Pneumolysin
3. IgE protease
4. Hyalurodinase
5. IgA protease
6. DNAse
7. Neuraminidase

A

1, 2, 4, 5, 7

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Streptococcus like organisms

Nutritionally Variant Streptococci

A

Abiotrophia and Granulicatella

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Streptococcus like organisms

viridans streptococci that require cysteine or vitamin B6

A

Abiotrophia and Granulicatella

74
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Streptococcus like organisms

satelliting streptococci

A

A. defectiva

75
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Streptococcus like organisms

satelliting streptococci, thiol requiring or pyridoxal requiring streptococci

A

A. adjacens and A. defective,
G. adiacens

76
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Strep-like Organisms

Common airborne organism

A

Aerococcus

77
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Strep-like Organisms

Causes endocarditis, wounds & abscesses

A

Gemella

78
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Strep-like Organisms

previously Group N and causes UTI & Endocarditis

A

Lactococcus

79
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Strep-like Organisms

an opportunistic pathogen found in plant surfaces, vegetables and milk products

A

Leuconostoc

79
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Strep-like Organisms

A

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