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Respiratory Bugs
Rubeola Virus
- Characteristics
- RNA Virus
- Paramyxovirus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Measles
- Rash Spreads From Head to Toe
- Koplik Spots First
- Red Spots with Blue-White Center on Buccal Mucosa
- Cough
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
- Giant Cell Pneumonia in Immunosuppressed Patients
- Warthin-Finkeldey Multinucleated Giant Cells
- Treatment
- Vitamin A
3 mins
Streptococcus pyogenes Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Group A Streptococci (GAS)
- Gram-Positive
- Cocci
- Beta-Hemolytic
- Catalase-Negative
- Bacitracin-Sensitive
- Hyaluronic Acid Capsule
- Streptolysin O
- DNase
- Streptokinase
- Exotoxin A
- Pyrrolidonyl Arylamidase (PYR) Positive
2 mins
Streptococcus Pyogenes Disease
- Pyogenic
- Pyogenic
- Pyogenic Pharyngitis
- Impetigo
- Cellulitis
- Toxigenic
- Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome
- Scarlet Fever
- Sandpaper Rash
- Strawberry Tongue
- Immunologic
- Immunologic
- Rheumatic Fever
- Antibodies to M Protein
- Acute Glomerulonephritis (Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis)
2 mins
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram-Positive
- Diplococci
- Lancet-Shaped
- Catalase-Negative
- Optochin-Sensitive
- Bile Soluble
- Alpha-Hemolytic
- Polysaccharide Capsule
- Positive Quellung Reaction
- IgA Protease
1 min
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Disease
- Signs and Symptoms
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sepsis in Patients with Splenectomy
- Rusty Sputum
- MOPS
- Meningitis
- Otitis Media
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
2 mins
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Characteristics
- Gram-Positive
- Bacillus
- Exotoxin
- ADP Ribosylation of Elongation Factor 2
- Beta Prophage
- Lysogeny
- Tellurite Agar
- Chinese Letters
- Metachromatic Blue Red Granules
- Aniline Stains Deeply Methylene Blue
- Signs and Symptoms
- Pseudomembranous Pharyngitis
- Lymphadenopathy
- Myocarditis
- Polyneuritis
3 mins
Actinomyces Israelii
- Characteristics
- Gram-Positive
- Bacillus
- Anaerobe
- Branching
- Oral Flora
- Dental Work
- Oral Trauma
- Associated with IUDs
- Signs and Symptoms
- GU Infections
- Draining Sinus Tract
- Facial Abscess
- Yellow Sulfur Granules
- Treatment
- Penicillin
2 mins
Nocardia
- Characteristics
- Aerobic
- Gram-Positive
- Catalase-Positive
- Urease-Positive
- Acid Fast
- Branching
- Beaded Filament
- AIDS/Immunocompromised
- Soil
- Signs and Symptoms
- Lung Cavitation
- Brain Abscess
- Kidney Abscess
- Treatment
- TMP-SMX
2 mins
Moraxella catarrhalis
- Characteristics
- Gram-Negative
- Diplococci
- Oxidase-positive
- Catalase-positive
- Associated Infections
- Otitis Media
- Sinusitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchitis
- Laryngitis
2 mins
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- Characteristics
- No Cell Wall and No Gram Stain
- Cholesterol Membrane
- Eaton's Agar
- Mulberry Colonies
- Disease
- Atypical pneumonia
- Military Recruits
- Cold IgM Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Erythema Multiforme
- Treatment
- Tetracycline
- Erythromycin
2 mins
Klebsiella Disease
- Signs and Symptoms
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Alcoholics
- Diabetics
- Red Currant Jelly Sputum
- Lung Abscess
- Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infection
2 mins
Klebsiella Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram-Negative
- Bacilli
- Oxidase-Negative
- Intestinal Flora
- Antiphagocytic Virulence Factor
- Polysaccharide Capsule
- Positive Quellung Reaction
- Mucoid Colonies
- Urease-Positive
- Fast Lactose Fermenter
- Pink on MacConkey Agar
2 mins
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram-Negative
- Bacillus
- Aerobic
- Pyocyanin Pigment
- Blue-green Pigment
- Grape like odor
- Non-lactose Fermenting
- Polysaccharide Capsule
- Catalase-Positive
- Oxidase-Positive
- Inactivates Elongation Factor 2
- Exotoxin A
- Endotoxin
- Water sources
3 mins
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Disease
- Signs and Symptoms
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Burn Wounds
- Hot tub folliculitis
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Osteomyelitis associated with IV drug use
- Osteomyelitis from Shoe Puncture Wound
- Diabetic Osteomyelitis
- Corneal Infections in contact lens users
- Endocarditis
- Ecthyma Gangrenosum
3 mins
Antipseudomonal Penicillins
- Drugs
- Ticarcillin
- Carbenicillin
- Piperacillin
- Mechanism of Action
- Same Mechanism as Penicillin
- Indications
- Extended Spectrum
- Pseudomonas and Gram-Negative Rods
- Considerations
- Combine with Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
- Clavulanic Acid
- Tazobactam
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
2 mins
Haemophilus Influenzae Disease
- Disease
- Pneumonia
- Cherry Red Epiglottitis
- Meningitis
- Otitis Media
- COPD Exacerbation
- Thumbprint Sign (on X-ray)
- Treatment
- Rifampin Prophylaxis
- Ceftriaxone
2 mins
Haemophilus influenzae Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Gram-Negative
- Coccobacilli
- PRP Capsule in Type B
- Positive Quellung Reaction
- IgA Protease
- Chocolate Agar
- Factor V is NAD
- Factor X is Hematin
- Staph Aureus Provides Factor V
2 mins
Legionella Disease
- Signs and Symptoms
- High Fever
- Diarrhea
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Hyponatremia
- Type IV Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Severe Atypical Pneumonia
- Pontiac Fever
- Treatment
- Fluoroquinolones
- Macrolides
2 mins
Legionella Characteristics
- Characteristics
- Bacillus
- Poor Gram Stain
- Charcoal Yeast with Iron and Cysteine
- Silver Stain
- Water Sources
- Smokers and Heavy Drinkers
- Detect Antigen in Urine
2 mins
Bordetella pertussis
- Pathophysiology
- Gram-Negative
- Coccobacillus
- Bordet-Gengou Agar
- ADP Ribosylating AB Toxin
- Inhibits Gi to cause Increase in cAMP
- Signs AND Symptoms
- Lymphocytosis
- Increase in Insulin
- Catarrhal Phase is Infectious Period
- Paroxysmal Phase is Symptomatic Period
- Whooping Cough
- Treatment
- Macrolides
4 mins
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