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16 Cards in this Set
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What is the most common 'infectious' cause of death in US?
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pneumonia
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What is the CDC criteria for nosocomial infection?
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72 or more following admission
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What are the 3 zoonotic pathogens?
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Chlamydia psittaci
Francisella tularensis Coxiella burnetii |
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What are the 3 non zoonotic pathogens?
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Chlamydia pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Legionella pneumoniae |
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Which virulence factors are released by Strep pneumonia?
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IgA protease
hydrogen peroxide pili surface proteins autolysins |
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What is Strep pneumonia resistant to?
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optochin
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Is Strep pneumonia also responsible for otitis media?
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Yes
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Which test do you use to confirm S. pneumoniae?
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bile solubility. Other streps won't lyse
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What other test can be used to detect S. pneumonia?
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Quellung rxn (anti-serotype 2)
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What virulence factor responsible for resistant against phagocytosis in H. influenzae?
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Polyribosylribitol phosphate (PRP)
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What type of test can you do to detect H. influenzae?
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ID-Latex particle agglutination test (LAT)
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What type of culture does H. influenzae grow on?
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chocolate agar with factors V (NAD) & X (Hemin)
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What are the expected results for H. influenzae for catalase & oxidase test?
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both are positive
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What is the bacteria that is also catalase positive?
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Staphylococci
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What is the bacteria that is also oxidase positive and associated with respiratory infection?
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Moraxella catarrhalis
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How do you prevent H. influenzae?
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Use three different Hib vaccines
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