Bacteriology — Flashcards

_____ synthesizes the superantigen Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin-1 (TSST-1)

_____ is found on the surface of group A strep (streptococcus pyogenes)

Hint: what virulence factor

_____ E. coli is associated with the O157:H7 serotype

_____ shows corkscrew motility

_____ is an anti-phagocytic virulence factor contained on Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) cell walls

Gram _____ Algorithm:Coccobacilli includes H. influenzae, Pasteurella, Brucella, Bordetella pertussis, Francisella tularensis

Gram _____ Algorithm:First split into Diplococci, Coccobacilli, Bacilli and Comma-shaped rods

_____ is an obligate intracellular bacteria that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Gram Negative Algorithm:Bacilli who are not lactose fermenters and are Oxidase Negative, H2S production on TSI agar _____ - salmonella, proteus

Treponema pallidum is a _____ and may be described as 'spiral-shaped'.