Notes in 11.2 Anaerobic Bacteria

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Published	07/30/2024	Bacteroides Location in Humans: {{c1::Colon, Mouth}}
Published	07/30/2024	Bacteroides Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Pleuropulmonary, Intra-abdominal, Intrapelvic, Genital infections}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Bacteroides::Anaerobic bacteria}} is bile-resistant
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Capsule}} - This virulence factor of Bacteroides promotes abscess formation
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] LPS Toxicity1. Bacteroides fragilis2. Enterobacteraceae and other g(-) bacteria{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Prevotella Location in Humans: {{c1::Colon, Mouth, GUT}}
Published	07/30/2024	Prevotella Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Brain, lung, tubo-ovarian abscesses, empyema, PID}}
Published	07/30/2024	Bacteroides Infections are usually polymicrobial and mixed with {{c1::Peptostreptococcus, Clostridium, and Eubacterium::3 genus}}
Published	07/30/2024	Prevotella {{c1::melaninogenica}} Important Associated Diseases: URTI
Published	07/30/2024	Prevotella {{c1::bivia & disiens}} Important Associated Diseases: Female genital tract infections
Published	07/30/2024	Prevotella Infections are usually polymicrobial and mixed with {{c1::Peptostreptococcus, Fusobacterium::2 genus}}
Published	07/30/2024	Representative Fusobacterium species: {{c1::F. necrophorum, F. nucleatum::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fusobacterium necrophorum Slide Morphology: {{c1::Pleomorphic, round w/ rounded ends}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fusobacterium necrophorum Location in Humans: {{c1::None. Not a component of a healthy oral cavity}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Fusobacterium necrophorum::Anerobic bacteria}} Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Lemierre's Disease}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lemierre's Disease Clinical Findings:{{c1::Acute jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis that progresses to sepsis with metastatic abscesses of the lungs…
Published	07/30/2024	Lemierre's Disease is associated w/ concomitant {{c1::EBV infection}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fusobacterium nucleatum Slide Morphology: {{c1::Thin rod with tapered ends (needle-shape)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fusobacterium nucleatum Location in Humans: {{c1::Gingiva, Genitals, GIT, URT}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fusobacterium nucleatum Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Pleuropulmonary infections, Chorioamnionitis, Brain schesses in periodontal disease:…
Published	07/30/2024	Porphyromonas Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Gingival and periapical tooth infections, breast and axillary infections, perianal and male ge…
Published	07/30/2024	Porphyromonas Location in Humans: {{c1::Mouth}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Location in Humans: {{c1::Mouth}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Cervicofacial actinomycosis (lumpy jaw), Thoracic, Abdominal, Genital actinomycosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Slide Morphology: {{c1::Either 2, short and club-shaped or long, thin, and beaded filaments. Branched or unbranched}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Colony Morphology: {{c1::Molar tooth colonies}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces is a {{c1::slow::slow/fast}} grower in culture
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces colonies may be confused w/ {{c1::Corynebacterium}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Actinomycosis::Anaerobic bacteria}} General Clinical Findings:{{c2::A chronic suppurative and granulomatous infection that produces pyogeni…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Cervicofacial actinomycosis or lumpy jaw}} Clinical Findings:Swollen, erythematosus process in the jaw area. When it progresses, the mass b…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Thoracic actinomycosis}} Clinical Findings:Symptoms resemble those of a subacute pulmonary infection (mild fever, cough, and purulent sputu…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Abdominal actinomycosis}} Clinical Findings:Often follows a ruptured appendix or an ulcer. Same with the other actinomycosis, the disease m…
Published	07/30/2024	Genital actinomycosis can come from {{c1::intrauterine devices}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Diagnosis:{{c1::sulfur granules (hard and lobulated) in specimens submitted for gram stain (or pus from draining sinuses, sputum, etc…
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces DOC: {{c1::Penicillin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Actinomyces Infection for px w/ penicillin allergy DOC: {{c1::Clindamycin or Erythromycin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Cutibacterium acnes Location in Humans: {{c1::Skin, mouth, colon, conjunctiva, external ear canal}}
Published	07/30/2024	Cutibacterium acnes Important Associated Diseases: {{c1::Acne vulgaris, Surgical Site Infections (SSI)}}
Published	07/30/2024	When disinfection is not performed prior to specimen collection, what is the most probably anaerobic bacteria that may contaminate the specimen?{{c1::…
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic G(+) Cocci Location in Humans: {{c1::Colon, Mouth, Skin, URT, GUT}}
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic G(+) Cocci Representative Species: {{c1::Peptoniphilus, Peptostreptococcus, Peptococcus, Anaerococcus, Finegoldia}}
Published	07/30/2024	What is the difference between vaginosis and vaginitis?{{c1::Vaginosis has no inflammatory cells}}
Published	07/30/2024	In bacterial vaginosis,↑ {{c1::Gardnerella vaginalis::bacteria}}↓ {{c1::Lactobacilli::bacteria}}
Published	07/30/2024	Why should you screen for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant px?{{c1::Associated with premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor and birth}}
Published	07/30/2024	Bacterial Vaginosis Diagnosis: (Amsel Criteria):{{c1::1. Homogenous vaginal discharge2. Vaginal pH >4.53. Clue cells4. Whiff test (+) or Fishy smel…
Published	07/30/2024	Bacterial Vaginosis Gardenella vaginalis DOC: {{c1::Metronidazole}}
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic Infections General Clinical Findings:{{c1::Foul-smelling discharge due to short-chain FAs and anaerobic metabolismProximity to a mucosal sur…
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic Bacteria Media:{{c1::Schaedler blood agarBrucella agarTrypticase soy agarBrain heart infusion agar::4}}Selective complex medium with {{c1::K…
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic Infections Above the Diaphragm: {{c1::Clindamycin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Anaerobic Infections Below the Diaphragm: {{c1::Metronidazole}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Bacteroides & Prevotella::2 Anaerobic genus}} cannot be given {{c1::Penicillin}}
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