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Gram (+) and Gram (-) Cocci II Flashcards

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Beta-hemolytic Bacitracin resistant

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GBS

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Made up of many species of streptococci

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Alpha-hemolytic streptococci

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Most of the a-hemolytic streptococci are considered together as Virians, except for

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S. pneumonia

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Widespread residents of the oral cavity, i.e. gums and teeth

-Large complex group

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Viridans Group Streptococci

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Not very invasive; dental or oral surgical procedures facilitate entrance

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Viridans Group Streptococci

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What are the two clinical manifestations of the Viridans group streptococci?

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Dental carries and subacute endocarditis

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Blood-borne bacteria settle and grow on heart lining or valves. Persons with preexisting heart disease are at high risk

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Subacute Endocarditis

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Small, “lancet-shaped” cells arranged in pairs and short chains

-Causes 30-60% of all bacterial pneumonias

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Streptococcus pneumoniae is also referred to as

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Pneumococci

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There are over 85 capsule serotypes for

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S. pneumoniae

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Capsule is a virulence factor: heavily encapsulated forms are more frequently associated with

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Severe invasive disease

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Normal flora in the nasopharynx in carriers

-infections are often endogenous

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S. pneumoniae

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Delicate organism, does not survive long outside of its habitat

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S. pneumoniae

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Patients who are particularly susceptible to S. pneumoniae are those with

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Sickle cell, or who have had a splenectomy

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Pneumococci are aspirated into the lungs where they multiply and induce an overwhelming inflammatory response

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Lobar pneumonia

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Gains access to middle ear by way of eustachian tube

• Most frequent bacterial ear infection in children

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S. pneumoniae causing Otitis Media

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S. pneumoniae is a common cause of adult bacterial meningitis. A characteristic of this is

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Nuchal Rigidity

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High mortality rates in adults up to 60% in elderly

• Asplenic patients particularly susceptible

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Bacteremia and sepsis from S. pneumoniae

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S. pneumoniae is sensitive to

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Optochin

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S. pneumoniae now has an intermediate level resistance to penicillin. This resistance is mediated by altered

-acquired by genetic transmission from environmental streptococci

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PBP

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Resistant strains of S. pneumoniae are sensitive to 3rd generation cephalosporins such as

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Cefotaxime and Ceftriaxone

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Protects against 23 serotypes of S. pneumoniae, including strains that were known to be responsible for 85-90% of infections including common penicillin resistant strains

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Pneumovax (PPV)

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Pneumovax is recommended for high risk individuals 2 years and older and

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Adults older than 65

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Immune response to polysaccharide-only vaccines is limited in

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Children

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Is strictly a polysaccharide vaccine

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S. pneumoniae

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To improve on the efficacy of the S. pneumonie vaccinem the polysaccharide was conjugate to protein (nontoxic diptheria toxin). This conjugated vaccine is

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PCV13 or Prevnar 13

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Recommended for all children under 5, immunocompromised adults, and adults older than 65

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PCV13 or Prevnar 13

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Have caused a shift in most commonly clinically encountered serotypes

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Vaccines

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Component of normal gastrointestinal flora and can grow in 40% bile

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Group D streptococci (S. bovis)

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Characterized as nonhemolytic (gamme-hemolysis) or alpha-hemolytic

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S. bovis

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Bacteremia caused by S. bovis associated with

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GI malignancy and colon cancer

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S. bovis is now called

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S. gallolyticus

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Group D antigen

-Genetically distinct from Streptococci but sometimes still referred to as “Group D Strep”

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Enterococci

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Non-hemolytic or alpha-hemolytic, and infrequently may be B-hemolytic

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Enterococci

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Most clinical relevant species (cause >90% of enterococcal infections)

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E. faecalis and E. faecium

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Not very virulent but have become significant nosocomial pathogens due to multidrug resistant phenotype

-Component of normal gastrointestinal flora

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Enterococci

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Enterococci are resistant to chemical agents and persist on

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Fomites

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Cause opportunistic urinary or biliary infections or intraabdominal abscesses in immune compromised individuals

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Enterococci

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Enterococci infections can lead to

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Endocarditis or bacteremia/sepsis

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Enterococcal resistance can be either

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Intrinsic or acquired

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An example of acquired resistance is enterococci resistance to

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Vancomycin

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Vancomycin resistance is common in

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E. faecium

-less so in E. faecalis

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In enterococci, genes encoding regulated resistance are present on a

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Transposable element

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The gold standard for the laboratory identification of enterococci is

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Bile Esculin Hydrolysis

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This test is based on the fact that enterococci has the ability to grow in

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40% bile and hydrolyze esculin

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The ability to grow in 40% bile and hydrolyze esculin is the characteristic feature of

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Group D streptococci and enterococci

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Enterococci are salt resistant. They can grow in

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6.5% NaCl broth

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What differentiates group D streptococci from enterococci?

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Enterococci’s ability to grow in salt

49
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What is the first line of treatment for enterococci?

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Ampicillin + gentamycin or penicillin + streptomyci

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What is the second line of treatment for enterococci?

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Vancomycin

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What do we use to treat multi-drug resistant enterococci?

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Linezolid, Tigecycline, and Pristinamycin

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The Gram negative cocci are

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Neisseria

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What are the two main types of Neisseria?

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N. gonorrhoeae (gonococci) and N. meningitidis (meningococci)

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One of the most common causative agents for bacterial meningitis

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N. meningitidis (meningococci)

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A Gram negative, kidney shaped diplococci

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Neisseria spp.

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Aerobically, Neisseria spp are considered to be

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Aerobic

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Like pneumococci, Neiserria spp. are sensitive to

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Heat and Drying

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In a Gram stain, Neisseria spp are often seen within

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Neutrophils (PMNs)

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Unlike meningococci, gonococci are

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Unencapsulated

60
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Gene conversion and phase variation mechanisms enable heterogeneity of

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Cell surface antigens

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Every population of Neisseria has subpopulations of bacteria that express antigenically distinct surface structures such as

-The virulence factors

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Pili, Opa, and LOS

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Facilitate attachment to host mucosa/epithelia

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Pili

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Opacity proteins formerly called PII proteins

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Opa

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Endotoxin like LPS, but shorter, more branched side chains

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LOS

65
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One virulence factor of N. gonorrhea is

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IgA protease

66
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What are the 4 major clinical manifestations of N. Gonorrhea?

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  1. Genitourinary tract infections
  2. ) Pharingitis and rectal infections
  3. ) Opthalmia neonatorum
  4. ) Bacteremia
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Cervicitis in women, due to gonorrhea, can lead to

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PID or Salpingitis

68
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20% of women with salpingitis will experience

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Infertility

69
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Routine prophylaxis with erythromycin ointment or silver nitrate

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Opthalmia neonatorum

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Babies at high risk for opthalmia neonatorum are treated with

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Ceftriaxone

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Rare because gonococci multiply poorly in bloodstream (unlike meningococci)

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Bacteremia

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What are the 4 forms of N. gonorrhoeae diagnosis?

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Specimins, smears, culture, and NAATs

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Pus secretions from mucosal surfaces

-Samples must be plated promptly

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Specimens

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Intracellular Gram negative diplococci are diagnosed via

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Smears

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Requires modified Thayer-Martin medium contains antimicrobial agents to suppress normal flora (TM media = VPN media = VCN media)

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N. gonorrhoeae culture

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What is the oxidase classification of N. gonorrhoeae?

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Oxidase positive

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The primary method for diagnosing gonococci infection

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NAATs

78
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Antibiotic resistance in gonococci is a significant problem. There is widespread resistance to

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Penicillin, tetracycline, and quinolones

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What are the three commonly resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae?

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PPNG, TRNG, and QRNG

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What are the current guidelines for the first line of therapy for N. gonorrhoeae?

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IM Ceftriaxone along with azithromycin or doxycycline for chlamydia

81
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What is the one virulent factor that is present in N. menenditidis that is absent in N. gonorrhoeae?

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Antigenic capsule

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13 serogroups, with serogroups A, B (most common), C, Y and W-135 causing most infections

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Antigenic capsule

83
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We see epidemic waves in closed communities like dorms and military barracks of which bacteria?

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N. meningitidis

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Found in nasopharynx of carriers

-Infants 6 months to 2 years are particularly susceptible to infection

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N. meningitidis

85
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Rapid onset and progression within 12-24 hours to a lifethreatening condition

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Meningitis

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What are the three characteristic clinical manifestations of meningococci?

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Meningococcemia, meningitis, and fulminant septicemia/meningococcemia

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Meningococcemia is rapidly multiplying N. mengitidis in the bloodstream. It is accompanied by fever, chills, and joint and muscle pain. What is a characteristic feature?

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Meningococcemia

88
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An inflammatory immune response in meninges

-Purulent CSF

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Meningitis

89
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What are three characteristic symptoms of meningitis?

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Severe headache, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light

90
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LOS-mediated septic shock

• Frequently seen in infants

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Fulminant septicemia/meningococcemia

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What is a characteristic feature of Fulminant Septicemia/ Meningococcemia

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Large purplish blotchy hemorrhages

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Bacterial Meningitis is a medical emergency. Therefore, even before a definitive diagnosis, we typically start

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Antibiotics

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Third generation cephalosporin – ceftriaxone or cefotaxime – are used to treat

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Meningitis

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To treat meningitis, we can also give large doses of

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Penicillin G or ampicillin

95
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We prophylactically treat family members and medical personnel in contact with a patient who has meningitis with

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Rifampin

96
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Gram stain CSF, blood, skin or nasopharyngeal samples are used to make a clinical diagnosis of

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Meningitis

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What is the oxidase classification of Meningitis?

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Oxidase positive

98
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A major difference between N. meningitidis and N. gonorrhoeae, is that N. meningitidis can utilize

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Glucose AND Maltose

-Gonorrhoeae can only utilize Glucose

99
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We can also use the rapid latex agglutination tests for

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Capsular antigen

100
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To vaccinate for meningitis, we use a tetravalent conjugate vaccine called

-polysaccharides conjugated with diptheria toxoid

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Menactra® and Menveo®

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