Bacteria Misc Flashcards
(10 cards)
Pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) +
Strep pyogenes
CAMP Factor
GBS – creates larger area of hemolysis for S. aureus
Hippaurate +
GBS
Gram + rods w/ metachromic granules (red and blue)
C. diptheriae
+ Elek test
diptheria toxin
black colonies on cystine-tellurite agar
C diptheriae
4 types of Mycobacteria
- 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
MAC prophylaxis in AIDS pts
Azithromycin when CD4
2 types of Hansen disease
Mycobacterium leprae
- Lepromatous: worse, communicable, low Th1 response (only Th2) → leonine facies, diffuse sensory loss
- Tuberculoid: more mild, strong Th1 response
Treatment of Tuberculoid (2) and Lepromatous Hansen Disease?
Dapsone + Rifampin
Add Clofazimine