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pneumococcus- structual overview?
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gram positive, lancet-shaped diplococci
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pneumococcus- normal flora?
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it can be found as part of normal throat flora
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pneumococcus- what are some of the illnesses it causes?
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bacterial pneumonia
meningitis otitis |
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How can pneumococcus be differentiated from viridans streptococci?
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OPTOCHIN SENSITIVITY.
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What does pneumococcus do to blood agar?
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it causes it to "green" which is the same as viridans strep but then is distinguished HOW?
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What provides pneumococcus its virulence?
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the capsule. It is also important for vaccine production.
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How is pneumococcus tx'ed?
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very sensitive to penicillin in the past though up to 35% of strains are resistant.
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Group A streptococcus=
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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