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Intro to Microbiology, Staphylococci, Streptococci, Gram Positive Bacilli

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Bacitracin = S Furazolidone = R Modified oxidase = Blue Catalase = Bubbles These test results identify the MO as:   show
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Motility = negative at 35 & positive at 25 Catalase = positive Hemolysis = beta Bile-esculin = Black Gram stain = Small, Gram-positive coccobacillary What is the identification?   show
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show GN & Selenite = isolation Salmonella & Shigella LIM & Trans-Vag = isolation GBS  
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What is the purpose of the Quellung reaction?   show
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What reagent is used for the PYR test?   show
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show No; many types of normal flora streptococcus (not GAS) are present  
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What is the primary disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?   show
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show Endotoxin; found in lipopolysaccharide part of cell wall  
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Why is methylene blue stain used for detection of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?   show
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What type of hemolysis is exhibited by Corynebacterium species?   show
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What type of hemolysis is considered no hemolysis (nonhemolytic)?   show
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What test is performed only on Staphylococcus coagulase-negative isolates from urine cultures?   show
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An anaerobic atmosphere is without __________ and an example of an anaerobic organism is ______________.   show
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What type of media are MAC & EMB? What is the purpose of using the media?   show
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What is another name for Rothia mucilaginosus (Stomatococcus)?   show
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show 1/10 dilution of bleach (NaClO); clean 1st (soap & water) & then disinfect  
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Agar media melts at _________ and stays liquid until 45-50o C (or solidifies at 45-50o C).   show
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show 15 psi for 121 C degrees for 15 minutes  
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show 35 to 37 degrees C (body temperature)  
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What are the three most common temperatures used in the laboratory to isolate bacteria?   show
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show 7% Ferric chloride  
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What the genus names for satelliting strep?   show
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An animal infectious disease transmitted to humans is referred to as zoonosis. Which zoonotic organisms have we studied?   show
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show Bacillus anthracis  
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show Bacillus cereus and Listeria  
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Name an aerobic, spore-forming genus   show
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show Bacillus species  
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Motility = negative Catalase = positive Hemolysis = usually gamma Gram stain = "Chinese letters" What is the identification?   show
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show Enterococcus species  
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show Enterococcus & satelliting streptococcus  
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show Enterococcus species  
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show Erysipelothrix  
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show Erysipelothrix  
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show Lactobacillus  
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show Listeria monocytogenes  
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show Listeria monocytogenes  
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Which streptococcus-like bacteria are vancomycin resistant?   show
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show Rothia mucilaginosus (Stomatococcus)  
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Tube coagulase positive What is the identification ?   show
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Slide coagulase result: saline = no clumps plasma = clumps What is the identification?   show
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show Streptococcus agalactiae  
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Bile-esculin = No color change 6.5% salt = No growth P disk = S What is the identification ?   show
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show Streptococcus pneumoniae  
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A disk = S CAMP = negative PYR = positive SXT = R What is the identification ?   show
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A physician sends a throat swab to the laboratory, requesting antigen testing for Group A streptococcus. What are the correct responses to positive antigen test results and negative test results?   show
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show A & SXT disks; PYR; CAMP or hippurate hydrolysis & Serogrouping  
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show Aerobically & anaerobically Staphylococcus & Streptococcus  
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What type of hemolysis has a zone of greenish discoloration?   show
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show Alpha and Gamma  
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What type of hemolysis is demonstrated by Streptococcus pneumoniae, viridans streptococcus, Enterococcus species, & nonenterococcal Group D streptococcus?   show
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show Bacillus anthracis  
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What reagent is in the A disk?   show
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What media are used to isolate Corynebacterium diphtheriae?   show
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What type of hemolysis involves the complete lysis of RBCs?   show
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What type of hemolysis is demonstrated by Groups A, B, C, F, & G Streptococcus?   show
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What type of hemolysis is exhibited by Arcanobacterium haemolyticum?   show
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What type of hemolysis is exhibited by Listeria monocytogenes?   show
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show Beta hemolytic, + for hippurate & CAMP & cause meningitis/bacteremia in babies  
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Which organism is used to perform the CAMP test?   show
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show Bile salts (sodium deoxycholate)  
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Name two examples of nonselective media.   show
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show Blue-purple  
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Slide coagulase test detects __________________ .   show
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The staphylococcus latex aggulutination test detects ________ & _________. In addition some tests detect capsular polysaccharides.   show
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How are CO2 levels checked in CO2 incubators?   show
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What tests are appropriate for gamma-hemolytic, catalase negative, GPC organisms?   show
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show Chocolate agar, selective media for pathogenic Neisseria, & Campylobacter agar  
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Capnophilic organisms require an increased amount of _____________ and an example of a capnophilic organism is ___________ _____________.   show
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Which organisms are referred to as having diphtheroid or coryneform morphology?   show
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List the Gram stain reagents in the correct order for test performance.   show
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show Daily  
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Which test is used to determines C. diphtheriae toxin formers?   show
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show Exotoxin  
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Tube coagulase test detects __________________ .   show
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show Gamma hemolysis  
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show Gamma hemolysis  
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show Group A Streptococcus  
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show Gram-positive cocci in clumps (clusters)  
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show Gram-positive cocci in pairs (lancet shaped)  
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show Gram-positive cocci in tetreds  
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show Gram-positive, small pleomorphic rods ("Chinese" letters)  
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show Gram-positive, small rods (may be coccobacillary)  
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show Group A Streptococcus  
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A disk = R Hippurate = Positive PYR = Negative SXT = R What is the identification ?   show
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What reagent is used for the catalase test?   show
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Humidophilic organisms require increased ___________ and an example of a humidophilic organism is _____________ _____________   show
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show MAC, EMB, CNA, PEA, & BAP  
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What reagent is used for the hippurate test if glycine is detected?   show
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Bile-esculin = Positive 6.5% salt = No growth Optochin = R What is the identification ?   show
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show Nutrient agar & trypticase soy broth  
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What reagent is in the P disk?   show
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Microaerobic organisms require a decreased amount of ___________ and an example of a microaerobic organism is _______________.   show
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What tests are appropriate for alpha-hemolytic, catalase negative, GPC organisms?   show
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Slide coagulase results: saline = clumps plasma = clumps What should be the next step?   show
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show Pink to red  
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show Plasma  
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Slide coagulase negative What is the identification?   show
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show pyridoxal (vitamin B6)  
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Appearance of Staphylococcus coagulase negative & Micrococcus on MSA agar (MOs don't ferment mannitol)   show
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show Satelliting streptococci  
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show Selective media; used to isolate GP organisms (most GNs are inhibited)  
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PYR = Red Hippurate = Purple What is the identification ?   show
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Which organism is known to cause an aggressive form of endocarditis? Which specimens would the organisms most likely be detected in?   show
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What reagents are used for the modified oxidase test?   show
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show The autoclaved materials were not sterilized; the process has to be repeated.  
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Bile-esculin = No color change 6.5% salt = Purple P disk = R What is the identification ?   show
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Appearance of Staphylococcus aureus on mannitol salt agar - ferments mannitol   show
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