Yersinia Flashcards
1
Q
Gram Rxn
A
-
2
Q
Cause of what plague?
A
bubonic
3
Q
Temp
A
0 - 45C (optimum 30-35C)
4
Q
Onset time
A
35 min
5
Q
pH
A
4.5 - 9 (7.6)
6
Q
Motility
A
non-motile
7
Q
aw
A
0.96
8
Q
Serotypes
A
34
9
Q
Foods
A
pork, beef, lamb, poultry, dairy, pasteurized milk, raw milk
10
Q
Salt
A
5% NaCl
11
Q
Infective dose
A
10^4 CFU
12
Q
Who is susceptible?
A
Children < 12 yr
Elderly
Malnutrition
Alcoholism
13
Q
symptoms
A
self-limiting diarrhea, low fever, headache, sore throat
