Bacteria Misc Flashcards
1
Q
Pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) +
A
Strep pyogenes
2
Q
CAMP Factor
A
GBS – creates larger area of hemolysis for S. aureus
3
Q
Hippaurate +
A
GBS
4
Q
Gram + rods w/ metachromic granules (red and blue)
A
C. diptheriae
5
Q
+ Elek test
A
diptheria toxin
6
Q
black colonies on cystine-tellurite agar
A
C diptheriae
7
Q
4 types of Mycobacteria
A
- M tuberculosis: TB
- Mycobacterium avium intracellular (MAC): caused non-TB disease in AIDS pts
- M scrofulaceum: cervical lymphadenitis in kids
- M marinum: hand infection in aquarium handlers
8
Q
MAC prophylaxis in AIDS pts
A
Azithromycin when CD4
9
Q
2 types of Hansen disease
A
Mycobacterium leprae
- Lepromatous: worse, communicable, low Th1 response (only Th2) → leonine facies, diffuse sensory loss
- Tuberculoid: more mild, strong Th1 response
10
Q
Treatment of Tuberculoid (2) and Lepromatous Hansen Disease?
A
Dapsone + Rifampin
Add Clofazimine