Gram - Diplo Cocci

Question 1

Neisseria (class characteristics)

Answer 1

-Gram - Diplococci
-Oxidase POS
-Chocolate and VPN agar (Thayer Martin)
-C5-C9 DEF (MAC) increase INF
-VF: PILI and IgA Protease

Question 2

Neisseria Meningitis

Answer 2

-Spread in close quarters (college) via resp. droplets (colonize nasopharynx)
-Ferments Maltose and Glucose
-VF: Poly CAP (in vaccine, except B)
-LOS inf. response = leaky cap. = petechial rash = thrombocytopenia = shock = Waterhouse Fred (AD INSUF)

TX: Ceftriaxone
Close contacts: Rifampin Pro

Question 3

Neisseria Gonorrheae

Answer 3

-STI, not cap
-Male (urithritis/prostatitis)
-Female (PID, infertility, atopic preg, thick white discharge)
-Fitz Hugh
-Polyarthritis (asym)
-Passed to baby (conjunctivitis): early onset

TX: Ceftriaxone (and treat chlamydia bc coinf = Macro (AZITHRO) or DOXY)

Question 4

Match PICS
-Neisseria class =
-Neis Meningitis =
-Neis Gonorrhea =

Answer 4

= Poster Pic (detective)
= Shocking Death on College Campus
= Gonzo’s Bar Crime Scene