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Medically Important Bacteria: Clasification

05-11-18 bio notes! i tried out a new background and i think it looks really pretty!! i hope you guys like it :). i had my first test for my dissection lab and my group ended up getting 100%! the next few tests are harder, but i think we’ll all do gr8. i hope you all had a great week!

Hope it helps @shreeparn  :)

Microbiology Genetics

Transformation

Conjugation:  F+ –> F-  &  Hfr –> F-

Transposition 

Transduction: Generalized   &  Specialized

Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis in a newborn (ophthalmia neonatorum) Conjunctivitis is usually bilateral and occurs during the second week after delivery. Infection occurs from contamination of the eyes on passage through an infected endocervical canal. Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia also commonly occurs at the same time.

Micobacterium leprae

Acid Fast, OBLIGATE INTRACELLULAR ROD, optimal growth in less than body T°

Dx: punch bx, nasal scrapings, acid fast stain, NO CULTURE, lepromin skin test

Mucosa, nerves, skin (significant reservoirs)

Armadillos (Texas, Louisiana)

TUBERCULOID LEPROSY

Strong CMI (Th1)

Positive Lepromin Test

Low number of bacili

Fewer lesions: macular, nerve enlargement, paresthesia

Damage from immune response (granuloma formation, nerve enlargement, damage => loss of sensation)

Tx: Dapsone + Rifampin

BORDERLINE LEPROSY

LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY

Weak CMI (Th2)

Negative Lepromin Test

High number of bacili

Numerous lesions: nodular, leonine facies, loss of eyebrows, destruction of nasal septum, paresthesias)

Damage from large number of bacili (nerve damage from overgrowth, loss of sensation)

Tx: Dapsone + Rifampin + Clofazimine

Dapsone for contacts (prevention)

Side effects of drugs commonly given to the elderly

For sleep aid do not give barbituates or diphenhydramine (1st gen antihistamine). Instead, give Ramelteon.  

More mixed mnemonics

Different anatomy notes form this semester Supplies used (not all at once, I mix and match): Faber-Castell Coloured Pencils (48 Pack) - https://amzn.to/2Kd1mUy Staedtler Triplus Fineliners - http://amzn.to/2pghonI Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner - https://amzn.to/2qU8fC9 Sharpie Pens - https://amzn.to/2HTRmP2 Uni Pin 0.1 Fineliner - https://amzn.to/2HmXp1z Crayola Supertips - https://amzn.to/2HVW1jr Bic Ballpoint Pen - https://amzn.to/2HmCjk0 Stabilo Swing Cool Highlighters - https://amzn.to/2HKxPTu

20 09 18

i feel as though i haven’t been as active these past couple of days. uni and work just drained the life out of me and i haven’t done anything but lay in bed when getting home.

on the bright side, i did force myself to get up and clean my room. so here are some low-light pics of my bedroom :)