Yu Flashcards
1
Q
Invasion of epithelial and subepithelial tissue of small and large intestine. PMN response limits infection to gut and adjacent mesenteric LN. Infective dose very high (100,000 CFU). Gastric acid important host defense
A
Enterocolitis
2
Q
Pigs, rodents, livestock, and rabbits
A
Y. Enterocolitica
3
Q
Rodents, wild animals, game birds
A
Y. Pseudotuberculosis
4
Q
Protein capsule
A
Y. Pestis
5
Q
Grow at cold temps
A
Y. Enterocolitica
6
Q
Severe intestinal abscesses. Use ampicillin and tetracycline
A
Y. Pseudotuberculosis
7
Q
Chronic intestinal abscesses. Ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and Polymixin
A
Y. Enterocolitica
