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Bacteria Flashcards

1
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immunocompromised means…

A

Vulnerable to infections (often from opportunistic bacteria)

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Streptococcus pneumoniae is Gram…

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+ Diplococci

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Staphylococcus epidermidis is Gram…

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+ Cocci

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4
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Staphylococcus aureus is Gram…

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+ Cocci

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5
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Bordetella pertussis causes…

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Whooping cough (cases in adults = more mild)

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6
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Streptococcus pyogenes is Gram…

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+ Chain of cocci

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7
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Gram + stain…

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Purple

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8
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Non-typhoidal salmonella is associated with…

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Gastroenteritis and diarrhoea

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9
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Clostridium difficile is Gram…

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+ Rod

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11
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Gram - stain…

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Pink

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12
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Neisseria gonorrhoea is Gram…

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  • Diplococci
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13
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Escherichia coli is Gram…

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  • Rod
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14
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Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) mainly associated with…

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Tonsilitis

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15
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Haemophilus influenzae is Gram…

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  • Rod
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16
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is related to…

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Infections associated with medical devices

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17
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Cannulae must be changed every…

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72 hours

18
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C.Diff is anaerobic meaning it…

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Hates air and is a spore producer

19
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Bordetella pertussis is Gram…

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  • Rod
20
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C.Diff mainly associated with…

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Antibiotics associated diarrhoea

21
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Salmonella is Gram…

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  • Rod
23
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Clostridium perfringens (results in GAS gangrene) requires…

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Surgical debridement or amputation

24
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Main cause of impetigo…

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Staphylococcus aureus OR Streptococcus pyogenes

25
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E.coli can cause…

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UTI
HUS
Haemorrhagic colitis

26
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Typhoidal salmonella causes…

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Typhoid fever

27
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Where is stapylococcus aureus found?

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Nasal cavity, throat and groin (people screened in these areas for MRSA)

28
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Clostridium perfringens is Gram…

A

+ Rod

28
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Neisseria meningitidis is Gram…

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  • Diplococci
28
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2 major causes of meningitis

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Neisseria meningitidis and Strep Pnumoniae (H.influenze is also a cause NOT as common)

29
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Most common STI in UK…

A

Neisseria gonorrhoea

30
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Neisseria gonorrhoea can lead to…

A

PID and ectopic pregnancy

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