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Characteristics of Strep
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*Means twisted
*Facultative anaerobes *Catalase negative *Nonmotile *Nonspore forming |
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Alpha Hemolysis
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Partial Destruction of RBCs, green to brown color
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Beta Hemolysis
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RBCs Lysed, clear colorless.
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What group is Strep Pyogenes in? agalactiae?
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Group A, Group B.
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Alpha, Beta, Gamma Hemolytic?
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Strep Pneumonia: Aplha Hemolytic
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Virulence Factors of Strep Pyogenes
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*M Protein - prevents phagocytosis
*Hyaluronidase - Digest connective tissue *Streptokinase - Dissolves fibrin clots |
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Infections from Strep Pyogenes (Piece Of...)
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Piece of shit infinit coupe
*Pharyngitis, tonsilitis *Otitis Media *scarlet Fever *impetigo *cellulitis ** Post strep sequelae *Rheumatic fever (damage to heart muscles) *Acute Glomerulonephritis |
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Virulence factors of Strep agalactiae (Group B)
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Produces polysaccharide capsules with 5 major antigen types
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Infections of Strep agalactiae
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*UTI infections in elderly
*Post-surgical gynecological infection *Frequent colonizer of genital tract *Leading cause of meningitis, septicemia and pneumonia in new born. Mother is screened for during 3rd trimester |
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Virulence factors of Strep pneumoniae
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*Capsule
*Pneumolysin - Toxic to pulmonary cells |
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Infections of Strep Pneumoniae
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Obese Pussy May Stink
*Normal flora of upper respiratory tract *Otitis Media in Kids *Community acquired pneumonia *Meningitis *Sinusitis |
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Viridans
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*Normal Flora
*Cause endocarditis |
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Infections of Enterococcus
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*Normal Flora of Intestines
*UTI *Endocarditis *Wound infections |
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Treatment for Strep
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Penicillin --> Vancomycin
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Treatment for Entercocci
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Penicillin + Aminoglycoside
--> Vancomycin --> Synercid |
