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PCSOM Pharm/Micro B4
Microorganisms and their drugs
| Microorganism | Morphology | Meds Against |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococci | GP cocci, clusters | antistaphylococcal penicillins: methicillin, nafcillin |
| Streptococci | GP cocci, chains | Natural Pens: Pen G & Pen V |
| Enterococci | GP cocci | aminopens: ampicillin, amoxicillin |
| Listeria | GP bacilli | Aminopenicillin: ampicillin, amoxicillin |
| Clostridium | GP bacilli: Spore-forming | Antipseudomonal pens: piperacillin, carbenicillin, ticarcillin, mezlocillin |
| Actinomyces | GP bacilli: filamentous | Aminopens: ampicillin & amoxicillin |
| Legionella | GP bacilli: atypical | Macrolides: Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin |
| Chlamydia | GP bacilli: atypical | Macrolides: Erithromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin |
| Rickettsia | GP bacilli: atypical | Tetracyclines: Tetracycline & Doxycycline |
| Neisseria meningitidis | GN cocci | 3rd Gen Ceph: Cefoperazone, Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | GN cocci | 3rd Gen Cephs |
| Moraxella catarrhalis | GN cocci | (blank) |
| Borrelia | GN spirochetes | (blank) |
| Treponema | GN spirochetes | Pen G, Tets |
| Bacteroides | GN anaerobe | 2nd Gen Cephs; |
| Vibrio | GN bacilli | (blank) |
| E. coli | GN bacilli, Oxidase neg | (blank) |
| Klebsiella | GN bacilli, oxidase neg | Carbapenems |
| Enterobacter | GN bacilli, oxidase neg | (blank) |
| Pseudomonas | GN bacilli, non-lactose fermenter, Oxidase pos. | Antipseudomonal pens; 3rd Gen Cephs; Aztreonam; Aminoglycosides |