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Microbiology
Undergraduate 2
07/22/2010

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Term
pure culture
Definition
a single organism from one colony (one isolated colony)
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mixed culture
Definition
two or more organisms
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normal flora
Definition
the bacterial assemblage of normal components found on the skin or mucosal membranes of the body (nose, throat, intestines, vagina)
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pathogen
Definition
an organism that can cause a disease
Term
color, shape, size, consistency
Definition
List 4 characteristics by which bacterial colonies can be distinguished
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to prevent contamination from airborne microbes
Definition
Why should a petri dish not be left open for extended periods of time?
Term
each time you rotate the plate and streak w/a sterilized loop, you are dragging less organisms
Definition
Why is streaking called "streak dilution"?
Term
(a) it is an enrichment that mimics the human environment, and (b) blood agar differentiates for hemolytic vs. non-hemolytic colonies
Definition
List 2 reason blood agar is used for throat cultures:
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alpha hemolysis
Definition
partial clearing and greening on BAP is called...
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beta hemolysis
Definition
Total clearing of blood around colony on BAP is called
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gamma hemolysis
Definition
No hemolysis on BAP is called...
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1)Sample dilutions are made. An aliquot of each dilution is put in a sterile plate. Molten agar is added & mixed colonies are counted after a couple of days. *can calculate # of bacteria/ml*
Definition
Describe a pour plate:
Term
not all bacteria will grow in the chosen media, therefore cell #'s may be underestimated
Definition
What are the disadvantages of a pour plate?
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for quality control in the food industry
Definition
What are pour plates primarily used for?
Term
to prevent condensation falling on the colonies
Definition
Why are all culture plates stored in an inverted position?
Term
inoculating from an original pure culture into new medium (broth or plate)
Definition
Define Subculture.
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One needs a pure isolate so that you can identify the organism (the pathogen) & test for antibiotic sensitivity.
Definition
Why is it necessary to make pure subcultures of organisms grown from clinical specimens?
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shoe, floor, gas handle controls
Definition
What type of surfaces produced too many colonies to count? (TNTC)
Term
The O.R., Oncology, maternity, Burn unit, Sterile processing unit, the Wound clinic, and ICU
Definition
Where in hospitals must organisms be reduced to a minimum?
Term
to prevent microorganisms in hair from contaminating patients
Definition
Why should hair be kept clean and controlled when caring for patients?
Term
Keep hair tied back, wash hands frequently, wear surgical gloves to take specimens
Definition
How can those who care for patients avoid spreading microbes among them?
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so steam can enter them
Definition
Why should empty vessels be laid on their sides when autoclaving?
Term
15 psi (pounds per square inch) for 15 mins. at 121 C (boiling temp)
Definition
What temperature, pressure and time is usually used to autoclave?
Term
Bacillus stearothermophilus
Definition
Name the organisms used in ampules or paper test strips used in quality control of autoclaved materials
Term
1) They produce the most heat resistant spores; and 2) The cells are also more resistant to moist heat than other organisms
Definition
Give two reasons why Bacillus stearothermophilus is particularly suitable to be used in QC testing:
Term
near the center
Definition
If a load of wrapped operating room equipment is being autoclaved, where should you place the QC strip?
Term
incineration
Definition
Method used to sterilize soiled dressings from a surgical wound:
Term
autoclave
Definition
Method to be used to sterilize stainless steel surgical instruments:
Term
gas sterilization
Definition
Method used to sterilize plastic syringes made by industry to be sold to hospitals:
Term
dry oven (no condensation)
Definition
Method used to sterilize lab glassware:
Term
1) To culture all organisms present (enrichment). 2) To differentiate species by biochemical characteristics. 3) Select certain species.
Definition
Describe primary media (battery):
Term
Selects for Gram - cells (species) and differentiates for lactose fermentation
Definition
Why is EMB agar selective as well as differential?
Term
Yes. Pathogens grow well in blood because it contains hemoglobin and other blood products.
Definition
Is blood agar an enrichment media? Why?
Term
pathogens grow well in blood (mimics human environment)
Definition
Why is blood agar useful as a primary isolation medium for clinical specimens?
Term
Black/purple colony with green metallic sheen
Definition
Describe the appearance of E. coli on EMB:
Term
Pseudomonas aeruginosa grows pink colonies, meaning it is a non-lactose fermenter)
Definition
How does E. coli differ from Pseudomonas aeruginosa on EMB?
Term
MSA (Mannitol Salt Agar); Only Staphylococcus species tolerate high salt concentrations & it also differentates for S. aureus by yellow coloration (because it ferments mannitol)
Definition
What type of media would you use to isolate Staphylococcus aureus from a clinical specimen to get fast results? Why?
Term
beta hemolytic, cream colored
Definition
Describe the colony morphology for E. coli on Blood agar:
Term
purple with a green metallic sheen (LF)
Definition
Describe the colony morphology for E. coli on EMB:
Term
no growth
Definition
Describe the colony morphologyfor E. coli on Mannitol MSA
Term
grey colonies
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of E. coli on TSA:
Term
tiny white colonies, no hemolysis
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of Staphylococcus epidermidis on blood agar:
Term
small white colonies, medium stays pink
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of Staphylococcus epidermidis on MSA:
Term
blue/green soluble pigment; grape like smell
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on TSA:
Term
beta hemolytic colonies, bluish-green
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on Blood agar:
Term
pink (or colorless); NLF
Definition
Describe the colony morphology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on EMB:
Term
facultative anaerobe
Definition
prefers no air but can grow with oxygen
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microaerophilic
Definition
grows best at low oxygen concentration
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complete lysis of blood cells, clear halo around colony
Definition
Define and describe beta hemolysis:
Term
partial blood breakdown, greening around colonies
Definition
Define/describe alpha hemolysis
Term
no hemolysis, just growth
Definition
define/describe gamma (nonhemolytic) hemolysis:
Term
Bacitracin
Definition
The A disc contains what antibiotic?
Term
Streptococcus Group A from Streptococcus Group B
Definition
What organism is the A disc used to differentiate?
Term
alpha hemolysis
Definition
What type of hemolysis is produced by S. pneumoniae?
Term
it is a facultative anaerobe
Definition
Why is a candle jar used to grow Streptococcus pyogenes?
Term
See drawing pg 12 of study guide.
Definition
Draw the flow diagrams given in lab to differentiate Staphylococcus from Streptococcus and to speciate Group A (Streptococcus pyogenes), Group B(Streptococcus agalactiae), and Group D (Enterococcus fecaelis).
Term
Beta hemolysis
Definition
What type of hemolysis is displayed by Streptococci that are most pathogenic for humans?
Term
Yes. Normal flora compete w/pathogens for nutrients.
Definition
Is normal flora of the throat beneficial to the host? Why?
Term
(see page 13 of study guide)
Definition
Describe the CAMP test, include a diagram.
Term
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B)
Definition
If an organism forms an arrow, but is bacitracin negative, what can you presume it to be?
Term
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A)
Definition
If an organism is CAMP negative but bacitracin positive, what can you presume the organism to be?
Term
see pg. 13 of study guide
Definition
Expain how latex agglutination reaction works. Include a diagram.
Term
Add hydrogen peroxide to a portion of a colony on a glass slide. Bubbles present = catalase + ; No bubbles = catalase -
Definition
Describe how to do a catalase test:
Term
catalase +
Definition
Catalase test results for Staphylococcus epidermidis?
Term
catalase -
Definition
Catalase test results for Streptococcus agalactiae?
Term
Innoculate organism into rabbit plasma. Incubate 35 C for 3 hrs- 48 hrs. Clot = positive; still liquid = negative
Definition
Describe how to do a coagulase test
Term

See study guide, p. 14 for answer

Streptococcus: Gram - cocci in chains; catalase -

Staphylococcus: gram + cocci in cluster catalase +

Staph. aureus: coagulase +; mannitol + (turns yellow) Staph. epidermidis: coagulase -; mannitol - (stays pink) S. saprophyticus: resistant to low levels of novobiocin

Definition
Draw a flow diagram (from supplies sheet) describing how to differentiate Staphylococcus from Streptococcus and how to speciate Staphylococcus aureus from Staph. epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Term
white colonies, medium goes yellow due to mannitol fermentation (mannitol +)
Definition
Describe the appearance of Staphylococcus aureus on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA):
Term
pink or colorless, no yellow coloration (mannitol -)
Definition
Describe the appearance of Staphylococcus epidermidis on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA):
Term

1) Hemolysins (destroy red blood cells)

2) Leukocidin (destroys leukocytes)

3)Coagulase (clots blood plasma)

4) Staphylokinase (dissolves fibrin clots

5) Enterotoxin (causes gastroenteritis)

6) Hyaluronidase (breaks down connective tissue, producing cellulitis - 'spreading factor')

7) TSST-1 = toxic shock syndrome

Definition
Name and briefly describe 7 types of toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus:
Term

Staph. aureus: coagulase +, MSA+

S. epidermidis: coagulase - , MSA - (sensitive to novobiacin)

Staphylococcus saprophyticus: coagulase -, MSA -, Novobiocin resistant

Definition
How are Staph. aureus and S. epidermidis differentiated from Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
Term
yes
Definition
Is Staphylococcus aureus normal flora for some individuals?
Term
Some hospital workers may be carriers. They are therefore a potential health risk to patients.
Definition
Of what significance is S. aureus being normal flora for some individuals to hospital staff & their patients?
Term
Chocolate agar
Definition
Enriched - 1% hemoglobin and supplements. Isolates most fastidious pathogens such as Neisseria and Haemophilus.
Term
Blood agar plates (BAP)
Definition
Enriched and differential - 5% sheep blood; Isolates almost all bacteria; differential for hemolytic organisms.
Term
Mannitol salt agar (MSA)
Definition
Selective and differential - 7.5% NaCl and mannitol for isolation & identification of most S. aureus strains. Isolates Staphylococci and micrococci.
Term
Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB)
Definition
Selective and differential - lactose, eosin Y, and methylene blue. Isolates enteric gram-negative bacilli.
Term
Modified Thayer-Martin agar (MTM)
Definition
Selective - Hemoglobin, growth factors, and antimicrobial agents. Isolates pathogenic Neisseria species.
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