ENTEROBACTERIACEAE PT.1 Flashcards
(102 cards)
nm at 37 and rt
klebsiella
shigella
nm at 37 but m at rt
yersinia
used in the presumptive identification of enteric organisms in the laboratory.
Primary culture media
what bacteria has polar flagella
tatumella ptyseos
what type of flagella does motile members have
peritrichous flagella
what are antigens
substances (proteins) that react with specific antibodies
what are antibodies
proteins that react to antigens
what is serotyping
a serologic test that determines species/subtypes of bacteria based on the antigens present on its surface.
what is antigenic variations
refers to the variations in the antigenic structures of antigens.
- Used in the serotyping between species of Salmonella and other motile bacteria.
- flagellar antigen
- Heat labile
H antigen
- somatic antigen
- Heat stable, located in the cell wall
O antigen
how to remove k antigen
must be boiled for 30 minutes
- capsular antigen/envelope antigen
- Heat labile polysaccharide found in
encapsulated strains.
K antigen
species that have k antigen
klebsiella
salmonella
e. coli
what antigen for Salmonella is categorized as K antigens.
vi antigen
Common types of infections in enterobac
uti
gastroentreritis
septicemia
diff opportunistic pathogen from primary pathogen
opportunistic pathogen is a harmless bacteria that can be harmful if an opportunity arise;
primary pathogen is a harmful bacteria that cause disease to a healthy individual
- Previously considered as a harmless member of the colon biota
- Primary marker of fecal contamination in water
Escherichia coli
what cho does e. coli ferments
glucose
lactose
trehalose
xylose
what is Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC)
Associated with diarrhea of infants (major cause!) and
adults in tropical and subtropical areas
ETEC infective dose of organisms in immunocompetent individuals.
10^6-10^10
Serves as a protective mechanism against colonization and disease initiation
stomach acidity
lack of hcl; – higher risk compared to normal persons.
achlorhydria
Colonization of ETEC in the small intestine mediated by
fimbriae