GNB Enterobacteriaceae: Opportunistic Flashcards
1
Q
what are gram negative bacili opportunistic enterobacterie?
A
is when the normal flora of the body is disturbed, only associated with disease if bacteria access an inappropriate anatomical location
2
Q
what are coliforms?
A
Commensal bacteria that routinely colonize the GI tract (Microbial flora/Microbiota)
3
Q
for what do we use coliforms?
A
as indicators for fecal contamination of water
4
Q
for what infections are coliforms responsible for?
A
Responsible for nosocomial infections
5
Q
what are the GNB opportunistic enterobacteriae?
A
- E.Coli K1 (NMEC)
- Uropathogenic E.Coli (UPEC)
- Proteus
- Klebsiella
- Serratia
- Enterobacter/Citrobacter
