SESIÓN 12 STREPTOCOCCUS. Flashcards

•Describirá las características estructurales y fisiológicas de Streptococcus agalactie. •Describirá los factores de virulencia que intervienen en la patogenia e inmunidad. •Mencionará los aspectos epidemiológicos. •Describirá los cuadros clínicos producidos por estos microorganismos. •Mencionará los métodos diagnósticos de laboratorio. •Mencionará el tratamiento, prevención y control. •Mencionará los otros estreptococos beta-hemolíticos y sus características generales. •Describ

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What grouping of Streptococcus does S. aglactie belong to?

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-Group B

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Describe the Biology of S. agalactie

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  • Rapidly growing G(+) cocci arranged in chains; Group B carbohydrate and type-specific capsular carbohydrates (Ia, Ib, II-VIII)
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What is the virulence factor of S. agalactie?

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  • Determined primarily by the ability to avoid phagocytosis (mediated by capsule) [until the patient develops type-specific antibodies].
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What are the disease that S. agalactie causes?

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  • Meningitis, pneumonia, bacteremia
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What is the reservoir for S. agalactie?

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  • Human vagina tract (15-20% of women), gastrointestinal tract
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What are 5 distinguishing features of S. agalactie?

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  • Beta-hemolytic, bacitracin resistant, Hydrolyze hippurate, cAMP test positive, catalase negative.
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What is the treatment for S. agalactie?

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  • Penicillin G (with aminoglycosides on patients with serious infections)
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