Group A streptococci US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Group A streptococci with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Group A streptococci Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) is _____-hemolytic
Answer: beta
Flashcard 2: Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) is pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) _____
Answer: positive
Flashcard 3: S. pyogenes (GAS) is bacitracin _____
Answer: sensitive (sensitive or resistant)
Flashcard 4: Streptococcus pyogenes contains the enzyme _____,which breaks down connective tissue, allowing for the spread of cellulitis
Answer: hyaluronidase
Flashcard 5: Streptococcus pyogenes results in _____, which is a superficial infection of the skin
Answer: erysipelas
Flashcard 6: Gas gangrene
Answer: Clostridium perfringens
Extra: alpha toxin causes myonecrosis and hemolysis
Flashcard 7: Clostridium perfringens
Answer: +
Extra: bacilli anerobe gangrene alpha toxin
Flashcard 8: Clostridium botulinum
Answer: +
Extra: bacilli anerobe botulism, floppy baby syndrome botulinum toxin
Flashcard 9: Clostridium tetani
Answer: +
Extra: bacilli anerobe tetanus tetanospasmin
Flashcard 10: _____, _____, and _____ are important spore-forming Gram-positive bacteria found in soil.
Answer: Bacillus anthracis
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