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What does this mean 'moderate growth of alpha hemolytic streptococci and coagualase - staphylococci and light growht of pseudomonads and is it treatable please answer for my mom pls?
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∙ 12y ago
The culture shows three kinds of germs growing. They are not unusual germs in general, and should be treatable with antibiotics. Without information on where they were found, it's hard to guess how difficult the treatment will be.
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What characteristics does a normal nasopharyngeal culture have?
Bacteria that normally grow in the nose cavity will be identified by a nasopharyngeal culture. These include nonhemolytic streptococci, alpha-hemolytic streptococci, some Neisseria species, and some types of staphylococci.
What characteristics does a normal throat culture have?
Normal results would include finding organisms that grow in healthy throat tissues. These organisms include non-hemolytic and alpha-hemolytic streptococci, some Neisseria species, staphylococci, diphtheria and hemophilus organisms.
What traits will differentiate pathogenic streptococci found in a patient's pharynx from streptococci that are part of the normal microbiota?
Pathogenic streptococci will be beta-hemolytic, while others will not.
What causes Sydenhams's?
Sydenham's is caused by certain types of streptococci called Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci or GAS bacteria.
Can beta-hemolytic group A streptococci cause infective endocarditis?
yes
Can beta hemolytic group A streptococci cause infective endocarditis?
yes
What can be used to detect group A beta hemolytic streptococci?
rapid screening test
What can be used to detect group A beta-hemolytic streptococci?
rapid screening test
Are other living things affected by strep throat?
Man is the only known reservoir of streptococcus pyogenes or group A beta hemolytic streptococci.
What is the prescription Duricef used for?
Duricef is indicated for the treatment of patients with infection caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella species. Skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci. Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci).
What pathogen comes from strep throat?
Group A beta hemolytic streptococci. Also called as streptococcus pyogenes.
Can alpha-hemolytic streptococci cause infective endocarditis?
Alpha-hemolytic strep is one class of streptococcus bacteria that does cause infective carditis (IE). Viridans Streptococcus, a specific strain of Alpha-hemolytic streptococcus is a cause of IE.
