Bacteriology — Flashcards

Runyon classification of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria: Group I includes _____ such as M. marinum and M. kansasii

Mycobacterium _____ thrives in cool temperatures, explaining its predilection for extremities of the body

Leprosy is caused by _____ and is also known as Hansen's disease

Runyon classification of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria: _____ and Non-photochromogens do not form pigments

Mycobacteria tuberculosis grows _____ (fast or slow), requiring 2-6 wks to grow

_____ strain of Treponema is virulent and cannot be cultivated in artificial media but maintained for decades by serial testicular passage in rabbits.

Gram _____ Algorithm:First split into Bacilli, Cocci and Branching, Filamentous

Exotoxin A causes _____ of Elongation Factor-2

_____ is beta-hemolytic

Hint: which gram negative rod

_____ allows for clumping of Mycobacteria tuberculosis in a "serpentine-like" formation