Final Study Guide
11 Cards in this Set
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• Streptococcus mutans
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mouth
produces acids that demineralize enamel
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• Streptococcus pneumonia
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• Nasopharynx
5-40% population colonized at this site; known for its capsule
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• Lactobacillus spp.
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• Vagina
major protection against vaginosis
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• Bacteroides spp.
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colon
• dominant genus in this site; growth stimulated by bile
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• Staphylococcus epidermidis
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skin
hardy, relatively resistant to desiccation, salt, acid
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• Staphylococcus aureus
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nose
• ~30% population colonized at this site; hardy, relatively resistant to desiccation, salt, acid; produces many toxins
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• Propionibacterium acnes
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• hair follicles, sebaceous glands
• produces propionic acid which contributes to stinky feet
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• Escherichia coli
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colon
• member of the Enterobacteriaceae; synthesizes vitamin K
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• Clostridium difficile
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colon
• 2-10% healthy adults colonized, 20-50% hospitalized adults colonized; forms endospores
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• Helicobacter pylori
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stomach
• makes its environment hospitable by raising the pH
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• Candida albicans
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vagina
• budding yeast, overgrowth with oral antibiotics
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Final Study Guide