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Gram-negative rod
Bile-resistant, non-pigmented, capsulated, IgA protease, collagenase, heparinase, chromosomal beta-lactamase on cojugation transferrable transposon.
Normal flora: found in colon. Most common cause of pertionitis and abdominal abscess. |
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Porphyromonas gingivalis,endodontalis
Prevotella melaninogenica, denticola |
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Definition
Gram-negative rods
Pigmented, bile-sensitive, beta-lactam AB sensitive
Normal flora: found in gingival sulcus and pharynx
Overgrow due to trauma or abnormal condition
Young colonies may fluoresce red under UV light |
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Porphyromonas asaccharolyticus
Prevotella corporis, bivia |
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Definition
Normal flora: found in genital tract
Young colonies may fluoresce red under UV light |
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| Fusobacterium nucleatum, necrophorum |
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Definition
Gram-negative rods with pointed ends
Normal flora: found in mouth, GI, and GU tracts
Cause chronic sinus and ear infections and can lead to brain abscess |
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Gram negative spirochete
Found in mouth and GI |
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Definition
Actinomyces-found in mouth and UR tract- cause Actinomycosis (A. israelii)- chronic induration, swelling, sinus formation filled with "sulfur granules" which are filaments of the organisms themselves
Proprionibacterium acnes- hair follicles- causes acne and prosthetic device infections and can cause brain abscess
Clostridia- found in GI |
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