Notes in 08 Pseudomonas, Actinobacteria, Uncommon G-

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Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Pseudomonas}} has a {{c1::grape or corn taco}} odor
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas is {{c1::m::non-m/m}}otile
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas is {{c1::aerobic::oxygen requirement}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas Fluorescent group: {{c1::P. aeruginosa, P. fluroscens, P. putida, P. monteilii. P. veronii, P. mosselii}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas Non-Fluorescent group: {{c1::P. stutzeri, P. mendozino, P. alcaligenes, P. pseudoalcaligenes, P. luteola, P. oryzihabitans}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Temperature: 37-{{c1::42}} degrees
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Slide Morphology: Gram ({{c1::-}}), {{c1::rods occuring singly, in pairs, or short chains}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Important Biochemical Tests: Ferments {{c1::nothing::carbohydrate}}Oxidase ({{c1::+}})
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colony Morphology: {{c1::Hemolysis (+) smooth round colonies w/ fluorescent greenish color}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pigments: {{c1::pyocyanin, pyoverdine, pyorubin, pyomelanin}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Alginate}} - Virulence factor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa responsible for mucoid colonies seen in cultures with cystic fibrosis
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Ecthyma Gangrenosum Clinical Findings: {{c1::Hemorrhagic necrosis surrounded by erythema with NO PUS}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Pyocyanin}} - This virulence factor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is responsible for the production of {{c2::H2O2 and O2-}} and it stimulates t…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Pyoverdin}} - This virulence factor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa binds iron
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Exotoxin A}} - This virulence factor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes tissue necrosis and blocks protein synthesis
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces 4 type III-secreted toxins that cause cell death/interfere with host immune response to infection.Exoenzyme {{c2:…
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa usually affects people w/ {{c1::burns, IV or urinary catheters and those undergoing cancer therapy::3 demographic}}
Published	07/30/2024	The propensity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to form {{c1::biofilms}} greatly contributes to its virulence especially in px with catheters and cystic…
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa wound infections have a {{c1::blue-green}}-colored pus
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Important Associated Diseases: Wounds and burn infections, Meningitis, UTI, Necrotizing pneumonia, Chronic pneumonia in CF px, …
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa Diagnosis: {{c1::Skin, pus, urine, blood, spinal fluid, sputum on any media really or MALDI-TOF MS}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pseudomonas aeruginosa DOC: {{c1::Extended-spectrum penicillin (Piperacillin) + Aminoglycoside (tobramycin)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia pseudomallei is {{c1::m::non-m/m}}otile {{c1::oxidase (+)::oxidase (+)/(-)}}, {{c1::indole (-)::indole (-)/(+)}},  {{c1::aerobi…
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia pseudomallei Wright or Methylene Blue stain Slide Morphology: Gram ({{c1::-}}) {{c1::Bacilli w/ bipolar staining/safety pin appearan…
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia pseudomallei is resistant to {{c1::colistin and gentamicin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia pseudomallei Colony Morphology: {{c1::initially mucoid or creamy; become rough and wrinkled in cream to orange color with prolo…
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia {{c2::pseudomallei and cepacia}} MOT: {{c1::Ingestion of soil, water, rice paddies, vegetable produce (it's a saprophyte)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia pseudomallei Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Melioidosis or Whitmore's disease}}
Published	07/30/2024	Melioidosis or Whitemore's Disease Clinical Findings:{{c1::Pulmonary infection w/ upper lobe cavities and consolidation similar to TBFever, leukocytos…
Published	07/30/2024	Meliodosis or Whitmore's Disease Diagnosis:{{c1::Culture (most important)Slide morphology}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Melioidosis or Whitemore's Disease and Glanders::Disease}} DOC: {{c1::1. Intensive Initial Therapy (10-14 days): ceftazidime, imipenem, or …
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia mallei is...Gram ({{c1::-}}) bacilliOxidase ({{c1::+}}), {{c1::aerobic::oxygen requirement}}, {{c1::non-m::non-m/m}}otile
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia mallei Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Human Glanders}}
Published	07/30/2024	Glanders: {{c1::inhalation, percutaneous exposure::mode of transmission}}
Published	07/30/2024	Human Glanders Clinical Findings: Inhalation: {{c1::Acute febrile illness, with ulcerative necrosis of the upper airways, potentially leading to bronc…
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia mallei MOT: {{c1::Inhaled or inoculated on skin from livestock}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia cepacia Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Opportunistic infection in cystic fibrosis or chronic granulomatous disease::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia {{c1::mallei}}: classified as a category {{c2::B}} agent of bioterrorism and was used as an agent of biowarfare during WWI
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia cepacia Important Biochemical Tests: Ferments {{c1::glucose}}Oxidase ({{c1::+}}){{c1::Lysine decarboxylase}} (+)
Published	07/30/2024	Selective media containing {{c1::colistin}} can be used to culture B. cepacia when culturing the sputum of CF patients.
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia cepacia grows in {{c1::water, soil, plant, animals, decaying vegetable materials}}
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia cepacia DOC: {{c1::carbapenem, TMP-SMX, chloramphenicol, minoycline, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Stenotrophomonas maltophilia}} has a {{c1::ammonia-like}} odor
Published	07/30/2024	Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Colony Morphology: {{c1::lavender green on BAP}}
Published	07/30/2024	Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Important Biochemical Tests: Ferments {{c1::glucose and maltose}}Oxidase ({{c1::-}}){{c1::Lysine decarboxylase and D…
Published	07/30/2024	Stenotrophomonas maltophilia DOC: {{c1::TMP-SMX and ticarcillin-clavulanic acid::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acinetobacter Slide Morphology: Gram ({{c1::-}}) {{c1::coccobacillary/coccal/rod-shaped/diplococci}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acinetobacter Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::nososcomial infections}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acetinobacter Important Biochemical Tests:Oxidase ({{c1::-}})Catalase ({{c1::+}}){{c1::aerobic::oxygen requirement}}
Published	07/30/2024	Acinetobacter DOC: {{c1::Multidrug resistant so susceptibility testing should be performed but Colistin is usually the last resort. Susceptible strain…
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia Pseudomallei Important Biochemical Tests:Ferments {{c1::glucose, lactose, etc.}}Oxidase ({{c1::+}})Indole ({{c1::-}})
Published	07/30/2024	Burkholderia Pseudomallei grows best at {{c1::42}} C
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