Haemolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of an alpha-haemolysis bacteria?
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
2
Q
What are the types of ß-haemolytic bacteria?
A
GAS (group A ß-streptococci)
Group B
Group C & G
3
Q
Give an example of a group A ß-haemolytic streptococci
A
Streptococci pyogenes
4
Q
What kind of pathogen are group B ß-haemolysis?
A
Perinatal
5
Q
Give two examples of group C and G ß-haemolytic bacteria
A
Pharyngitis
Cellulitis
6
Q
Give an example of a gamma (non haemolytic) haemolysis bacteria?
A
Enterococcus faecalis
7
Q
Which type of bacteria produces the thickest yellow streak on plate?
A
ß
8
Q
Which type of bacteria produces the thinnest yellow streak on plate?
A
Gamma
