Mycobacterial Diseases II Flashcards Preview

MS2 - Infectious Disease > Mycobacterial Diseases II > Flashcards

Flashcards in Mycobacterial Diseases II Deck (5)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Why is the BCG vaccine still so widely used?

A

It does not prevent new transmissions, but it does seem to lessen the impact in children.

2
Q

Which mycobacterium likes to grow at 32º?

A

M. ulcerans

This causes ulcerations and wipes out host cells with mycolactone.

3
Q

How is M. leprae transmitted?

A

Nasal secretions

4
Q

The non-tubercular mycobacteria have different ______________.

A

tropism (cutaneous, pulmonary, or disseminated) and growth factors

5
Q

The most curable NTM is ___________. The least is ___________.

A

M. kansasii; M. abscessus