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What condition can occur due to bacteremia in patients with abnormal heart valves?
What condition can occur due to bacteremia in patients with abnormal heart valves?
- Subacute bacterial endocarditis (correct)
- Ischemic heart disease
- Chronic heart failure
- Acute myocardial infarction
Which type of patients should receive prophylactic penicillin before dental procedures?
Which type of patients should receive prophylactic penicillin before dental procedures?
- Patients with rheumatic or congenital valvular disease (correct)
- Patients with healthy heart valves
- Patients with hypertension
- Patients with acute cholecystitis
What are the main cells found in the vegetations associated with Streptococcal endocarditis?
What are the main cells found in the vegetations associated with Streptococcal endocarditis?
- Red blood cells and plasma
- Fibrin, bacteria, and aggregated blood platelets (correct)
- Myocytes and leukocytes
- Chondrocytes and fibroblasts
Which of the following staphylococcal species is known to cause food poisoning?
Which of the following staphylococcal species is known to cause food poisoning?
Which Staphylococcus species is primarily associated with urinary tract infections in women?
Which Staphylococcus species is primarily associated with urinary tract infections in women?
What characteristic is shared by coagulase-negative staphylococci?
What characteristic is shared by coagulase-negative staphylococci?
Which of the following best describes Staphylococcus epidermidis?
Which of the following best describes Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the primary medical concern related to coagulase-negative staphylococci?
What is the primary medical concern related to coagulase-negative staphylococci?
What characteristic defines γ-Hemolytic streptococci?
What characteristic defines γ-Hemolytic streptococci?
Which of the following groups of β-hemolytic streptococci is clinically most important?
Which of the following groups of β-hemolytic streptococci is clinically most important?
What disease can be caused by S.pyogenes?
What disease can be caused by S.pyogenes?
How is S.agalactiae primarily transmitted?
How is S.agalactiae primarily transmitted?
What shape are S.pneumoniae bacteria, and how do they exist in relation to each other?
What shape are S.pneumoniae bacteria, and how do they exist in relation to each other?
Which species are regarded as the most clinically important enterococci?
Which species are regarded as the most clinically important enterococci?
What role do viridans streptococci play in human health?
What role do viridans streptococci play in human health?
What characteristic is common among γ, β, or nonhemolytic enterococci?
What characteristic is common among γ, β, or nonhemolytic enterococci?
What is the primary disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
What is the primary disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Which species of Listeria is associated with foodborne illness?
Which species of Listeria is associated with foodborne illness?
What is a common complication of untreated cutaneous anthrax?
What is a common complication of untreated cutaneous anthrax?
What defines pulmonary anthrax?
What defines pulmonary anthrax?
What is a major cause of pseudomembranous colitis?
What is a major cause of pseudomembranous colitis?
What type of bacteria are Clostridia?
What type of bacteria are Clostridia?
What is the mortality rate for untreated pulmonary anthrax?
What is the mortality rate for untreated pulmonary anthrax?
What main disease does Clostridium perfringens cause?
What main disease does Clostridium perfringens cause?
Which characteristic differentiates β-Hemolytic streptococci from α-Hemolytic streptococci?
Which characteristic differentiates β-Hemolytic streptococci from α-Hemolytic streptococci?
How should scientific nomenclature for bacterial families and genera be written?
How should scientific nomenclature for bacterial families and genera be written?
Which of the following bacteria are classified as Gram-positive cocci?
Which of the following bacteria are classified as Gram-positive cocci?
Of the following, which type of Gram-positive bacteria is known to form spores?
Of the following, which type of Gram-positive bacteria is known to form spores?
What morphological characteristic distinguishes cocci from rods in bacteria?
What morphological characteristic distinguishes cocci from rods in bacteria?
In terms of classification, which level begins with a capital letter?
In terms of classification, which level begins with a capital letter?
The term 'medically important bacteria' includes organisms that are primarily classified based on which type of characteristics?
The term 'medically important bacteria' includes organisms that are primarily classified based on which type of characteristics?
Which of the following bacteria is not classified as a Gram-positive rod?
Which of the following bacteria is not classified as a Gram-positive rod?
What is the shape and gram classification of Clostridium perfringens?
What is the shape and gram classification of Clostridium perfringens?
What are the clinical forms of botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum?
What are the clinical forms of botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum?
How is the disease tetanus primarily caused?
How is the disease tetanus primarily caused?
How does Clostridium botulinum affect the human body?
How does Clostridium botulinum affect the human body?
What is the significance of the lethal dose of botulinum toxin for humans?
What is the significance of the lethal dose of botulinum toxin for humans?
What condition can result from antimicrobial drug treatment?
What condition can result from antimicrobial drug treatment?
What is the response of Clostridium tetani to oxygen?
What is the response of Clostridium tetani to oxygen?
Which of these statements about Clostridium perfringens is true?
Which of these statements about Clostridium perfringens is true?
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Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
A large group of bacteria characterized by a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls, which retains the crystal violet dye in a Gram stain.
Gram stain
Gram stain
A differential staining technique used to categorize bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It helps in identifying the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Gram-positive cocci
Gram-positive cocci
Gram-positive bacteria that have a spherical shape (cocci).
Streptococcus
Streptococcus
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α-hemolytic streptococci
α-hemolytic streptococci
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β-hemolytic streptococci
β-hemolytic streptococci
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Spore-forming rods
Spore-forming rods
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Cocci shape
Cocci shape
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Lancefield Grouping
Lancefield Grouping
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Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (S. pyogenes)
Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (S. pyogenes)
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Group B Streptococcus (S. agalactiae)
Group B Streptococcus (S. agalactiae)
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Enterococci
Enterococci
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Viridans Streptococci
Viridans Streptococci
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S. pyogenes
S. pyogenes
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Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
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Prophylactic Penicillin
Prophylactic Penicillin
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Vegetation
Vegetation
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Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
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Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus epidermidis
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Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (CNS)
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (CNS)
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CNS and Implanted Devices
CNS and Implanted Devices
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Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria
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Listeria Species
Listeria Species
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Listeriosis
Listeriosis
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Anthrax
Anthrax
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Cutaneous Anthrax
Cutaneous Anthrax
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Pulmonary Anthrax
Pulmonary Anthrax
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Clostridia
Clostridia
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What causes gas gangrene?
What causes gas gangrene?
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How does C. perfringens cause food poisoning?
How does C. perfringens cause food poisoning?
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What is botulism?
What is botulism?
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What is the characteristic symptom of botulism?
What is the characteristic symptom of botulism?
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What is the mode of transmission of botulism?
What is the mode of transmission of botulism?
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What is tetanus?
What is tetanus?
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How is tetanus transmitted?
How is tetanus transmitted?
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How is tetanus prevented?
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Study Notes
Gram Positive Bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria are classified primarily based on morphological and biochemical characteristics.
- Only medically important bacteria are included.
Scientific Nomenclature of Bacteria
- Italicize family, genus, species, and variety/subspecies.
- Capitalize first letter of family and genus names.
- Capitalize first letter of kingdom, phylum, class, order, and suborder, but these are capitalized.
- Use binary genus-species format (e.g., Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus).
Gram-Positive Bacteria - Morphology
- Cocci (spherical): Staphylococci, Streptococci, Enterococci.
- Rods: Bacillus, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, Listeria.
- Spore-forming rods: Bacillus, Clostridium.
- Non-spore forming rods : Nonfilamentous, Filamentous
- Gram-negative bacteria.
Gram-Positive Cocci -Streptococcus
- Streptococcus species have a polysaccharide in their cell walls which is antigenic.
- The Lancefield scheme classifies beta-hemolytic streptococci into Groups A-U.
- Clinically important groups are A and B.
- Streptococcus pyogenes, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, is a common human pathogen, capable of invading skin and mucous membranes & causing serious infections.
- S. pyogenes can cause rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of pneumonia and otitis media, & also an important cause of meningitis and bacteremia/sepsis.
Gram-Positive Cocci - Staphylococcus
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most virulent, commonly causing food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, and various infections.
- Staphylococcus epidermidis is less virulent but causes prosthetic implant infections, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus is associated with urinary tract infections, especially cystitis in women.
- Diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus include furuncles, carbuncles, wound infections, cellulitis, etc.
Gram-Positive Rods
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae: Causes diphtheria, an acute respiratory or cutaneous disease; and can lead to death. The widespread immunization has decreased cases in developed countries.
- Listeria species, particularly L. monocytogenes is capable of growing in food at 4°C, leading to food poisoning (dairy products like ice cream or cheese). It can cause septicemia and meningitis (listeriosis).
- Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax; forms spores (very resistant).
- Forms of anthrax exist: cutaneous anthrax (95% of cases) is characterized by a papule that develops to a sore, pulmonary anthrax through inhalation, and affects the lungs.
- Clostridium, a group of anaerobic gram-positive rods, is of greatest clinical importance. They cause various illnesses: Tetanus (lockjaw), Gas gangrene (myonecrosis), Botulism, and Diarrhea.
- C. perfringens produces toxins leading to histotoxic infections(myonecrosis), and food poisoning
- C. botulinum causes botulism; a lethal neurotoxin, causes flaccid paralysis
Enterococci
- E. faecalis and E. faecium are the most clinically important species. They are usually nonhemolytic.
Viridans Streptococci
- Includes various species that form the primary facultative oral flora;
- Streptococcus mutans, can cause dental caries.
- Can cause bacterial endocarditis in individuals with abnormal valves.
Filamentous
- Actinomyces, Nocardia are filamentous gram-positive rods.
Gram-Positive Bacteria Summary
- Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium, Listeria, Bacillus anthracis, Clostridium, and Enterococci; are gram-positive bacteria, each having significant roles in both public health and medical interventions.
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Test your knowledge on the key aspects of staphylococci and their relationship to conditions like bacteremia and endocarditis. This quiz covers important bacteria, patient management, and clinical implications related to heart valve abnormalities and dental procedures. Ideal for students in microbiology and medical fields.