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Rare Organisms
Pasteurella multocida & Francisella tularensis
Question | Answer |
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What is unique about Pasteurella multocida's susceptibilities? | P. multocida, a GNR, is susceptible to Penicillin (and its derivatives), which is usually the treatment method for Gram positive organisms. |
Which animals are associated with Pasteurella multocida? | Cats, kittens, and dogs |
In general, which animals are associated with Francisella tularensis? | Wild animals, livestock, and rabbits |
What are two reasons for notifying the lab when Francisella tularensis is suspected? | 1) To ensure the required media is available and 2) To take safety and handling precautions |
What is the specific media required for growing F. tularensis? What is an alternative? | Blood-cystine-glucose agar; Chocolate agar with growth enrichments containing cystine |
What are the three methods of reproduction used by F. tularensis? | Budding, binary fission, and production of filaments |