Smaller Cocci Flashcards
1
Q
Name all the Gr + cocci
A
- Micrococcus
- Enterococcus
- Lactococcus
- Anaerobic cocci
- Rhodococcus
2
Q
Where to find Micrococci
A
environment, muc mem, food, skin
3
Q
Are Micrococci saphrophytic T/F
A
T
4
Q
Where to find Enterococci
A
intestinal tracts
5
Q
What can Enterococci cause
A
they are mainly saprophytes but can cause endocarditis and abscesses
6
Q
Name the potentially disease causing Enterococci
A
- E.faecalis
- E. faecii
- E. avium
- E. gallinarum
7
Q
Where can Enterococci grow
A
Macconkey agar
- red colonies
8
Q
Where a lactococci used
A
in the milk industry
9
Q
Name a Lactococcus sp
A
L.lactis ssp lactis
10
Q
Which are the anaerobic cocci
A
- Peptococcus - may cause metritis, arthritis
- Peptostreptococcus
- Ruminococcus
- Sarcina
11
Q
Where do find Rhodococci
A
soil, plants, gut
12
Q
Describe the morphology of Rhodococcus
A
- coccus - rod cycle
- polymorph
- capsullated
13
Q
Is Rhodococcus capsullated
A
Yes
14
Q
How to culture Rhodococcus
A
- simple nutrient agar
- obligate aerob
- mucoid colonies due to capsule
15
Q
C O for Rhodococcus
A
both +
