Bacteria — Flashcards

The reservoir for Salmonella _____ is chicken

In the Jarish-Herxheimer reaction, rapid lysis of _____ triggers a strong immunologic response (results in fever, chills after abx administration)

Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) is bacitracin _____

Streptococcus _____ can cause bacteremia and subacute endocarditis; is associated with colon cancer

E. coli causes neonatal meningitis only if it is positive for _____

_____ can activate any CD4+ T-cell, resulting in massive release of cytokines

Which bacteria has spores found in rusty nails or in soil?_____

What is the most common bacterial cause (90%) of acute pyelonephritis? _____

Asplenia can result in an increased risk of sepsis from _____ bacteria due to loss of splenic phagocytes

What food source is associated with Bacillus cereus food poisoning?_____