Bacteria of the CNS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common bacteria causing Meningicoccal meningitis?
A
Neisseria Meningitidis
2
Q
What is the most common bacteria causing Pneumococcus Meningitis?
A
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
3
Q
What is the name of the virus which can cause encephalitis?
A
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
4
Q
In Lyme disease what is the name of the causative Spirochete ?
A
Borella Burgdorferi
5
Q
Poliomyelitis causes what ?
A
Polio types 1, 2 and 3
6
Q
The bacteria which causes Tetanus is called what ?
A
Clostridium Tetani
7
Q
The bacteria causing Botulisim is called what ?
A
Clostridium Botulinum
8
Q
Which organism is responsible for syphilis?
A
Treponema Pallidum
9
Q
What is the causative bacteria in necrotic otitis externa?
A
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
