(Part 2) 2.16.1 Bordetella Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Bordetella is Gram positive coccobacilli
T or F
A
F
G -
2
Q
Bordetella is known to utilize sucrose as their source of energy
T or F
A
F
Does not ferment Carbs
3
Q
Bordetella causes a infection known as pertussis which is a causative agent of?
A
B. pertussis
B. parapertussis (Mild)
4
Q
MOT of Bordetella
A
Respiratory droplet
5
Q
Pertussis is also known as?
A
Whooping cough
6
Q
What are the 3 symptomatic stage of Pertussis?
A
Catarrhal
Paroxymal
Convalescent
7
Q
What is the specimen of choice for Pertussis?
A
Nasopharyngeal swab / Aspirate
