kd (NOT DONE) Flashcards
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what is a bacteria
one-celled organisms that live harmoniously in the body under normal conditions
purpose of normal flora
prevent overgrowth of other microorganisms
where is E.Coli found
large intestine
what shape are cocci
round
what shape are bacilli
rod-shaped
examples (2) of bacilli
tetanus and TB
example of curved rods
vibrio bacteria
what shape are spirochetes
spiral
example of a spirochete
leprosy and syphillis
Caused by Clostridium botulinum
Food poisoning with progressive
muscle paralysis
caused by Clostridium tetani
tetanus
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
diptheria
E. Coli
Urinary tract infections, peritonitis,
hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Haemophilus influenzae
Nasopharyngitis, meningitis,
pneumonia
Haemophilus pertussis
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Helicobacter pylori
Peptic ulcers, gastritis
Klebsiella-Enterobacter
organisms
Urinary tract infections, peritonitis,
pneumonia
Legionella pneumophila
Pneumonia (Legionnaires’ disease)
Mycobacterium leprae
Hansen’s disease (leprosy)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
TB
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory
disease
Neisseria meningitidis
Meningococcemia, meningitis
Proteus species
Urinary tract infections, peritonitis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Urinary tract infections, meningitis