University:
Eastern Kentucky University
Course:
BIO 273 | Clinical Microbiology
Academic year:

2022
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444

Pages:

1
Author:

Leilani Contreras

Haemophilus Influenzae (-) Features: 1. 2. 3. 4. Coccobacilliary shape Encapsulated Sickle cell and asplenic patients more susceptible Growth on chocolate agar which has: a. Factor V (nicotinamide) b. Factor X (hematin) Transmission: 1. Aerosol transmission Diseases: 1. Pneumonia 2. Epiglottitis a. Inflamed epiglottis (cherry red) b. Inspirational stridor c. Drooling 3. Otitis Media 4. Meningitis a. Only caused by bacteria with type B capsule Prevention: 1. Vaccine for Type B capsular form of bacteria a. Polysaccharide of hemophilus capsule + diphetheria toxoid i. Increased IgG response b. Most effective between 2 and 18 months 2. Rifampin for close contacts Treatment: 1. Beta lactam drugs generally 2. Ceftriaxone in cases of: a. Meningitis b. Systemic disease