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DIT no gram stain
quick quiz - organisms that do not gram stain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How is coxiella Burnetti different from other rickettsial organisms? | it forms spores, no rash, no vector, neg weil-felix reaction |
| What is the treatment for most chlamydia infections? | Erythromycin/macrolides, tetracyclin |
| What is the classic presenting symtom in a pt with lyme disease? | erythema chronicum migrans and flu like sx |
| What is a ghon focus? | a calcified lung scar |
| what is a ghon complex? | a ghon focus + hilar lymphadenopathy seen in primary TB |
| causes leprosy | mycobacteria leprae |
| causes pulmonary Tb like sx in COPD pts | mycobacteria kansasii |
| causes cervical lymphadenitis in childrem | mycobacteria scrofilacem |
| causes a disseminated disease in AIDS pts | MAC |
| hand infection in aquarium | mycobacteria marinum |
| Rickettsial triad of symptoms | Rash, HA, fever |
| A 25 year old with mycoplasma atypical pneumonia exhibits anemia d2 cryoagglutinins, What type of IG is responsible for the anemia? | IgM |
| A homeless, alcohol pt vomited while intoxicated an subsequently developed foul smelling sputum. What organism is most likely causing his infx | Klebsiella pn or anaerobic pn |
| Mycoplasma pneumonia tx | Tetracyclin or Erythromycin |
| Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever tx | doxycycline |
| Early Lyme disease tx | doxycycline |
| late lyme disease tx | ceftriaxone |
| syphillis tx | penicillin G |
| leprosy tx | Dapsone (Rifampin + Clofazime + Dapsone) |
| bacterial vaginosis tx | Metronidazole |