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1. What kinds of media would be used to culture and Identify this microbe? 2. What are some other potential microbes that could have this infection?

1. What kinds of media would be used to culture and Identify this microbe? 2. What are some other potential microbes that could have this infection?

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1. What kinds of media would be used to culture and Identify this microbe?

2. What are some other potential microbes that could have this infection?

CASE STUDY Part 2 Micro riety A Gram stain is one of the key tests for getting quick feedback on the kind of microbes that might be present in a sample. It is routine in meningitis because it can differentiate among several types of bacteria and detect certain other infectious agents, but it will not detect viruses. Usually within moments a lab technician can tell if there are bacterial cells and can observe their Gram reaction and shape. Lab results from the Gram stain and culture were conclu- sive: Kay Peterson was infected by the meningococcus, Neis- seria meningitidis,* which is an agent of both meningitis* and septicemia.* The microscopic examination yielded the classic appearance of tiny pairs of red cocci (diplococci) and white blood cells carrying the same cocci inside. A blood culture also showed growth, indicating that the bacteria had entered her bloodstream. Plates of agar inoculated with the CSF grew typical off-white, smooth isolated colonies that tested out as N. meningitidis. Kay remained on the antibiotic regimen for 10 days and was released, fortunately without long-term damage. What kinds of media would be used to culture and identify this microbe? What are some other potential microbes that could have caused this infection? For more information on the nature of this agent and its disease, see chapter 18 and log on to www.cdc.gov/ meningitis/index.html. To conclude this Case Study, go to Connect. ndivi
Transcribed Image Text:CASE STUDY Part 2 Micro riety A Gram stain is one of the key tests for getting quick feedback on the kind of microbes that might be present in a sample. It is routine in meningitis because it can differentiate among several types of bacteria and detect certain other infectious agents, but it will not detect viruses. Usually within moments a lab technician can tell if there are bacterial cells and can observe their Gram reaction and shape. Lab results from the Gram stain and culture were conclu- sive: Kay Peterson was infected by the meningococcus, Neis- seria meningitidis,* which is an agent of both meningitis* and septicemia.* The microscopic examination yielded the classic appearance of tiny pairs of red cocci (diplococci) and white blood cells carrying the same cocci inside. A blood culture also showed growth, indicating that the bacteria had entered her bloodstream. Plates of agar inoculated with the CSF grew typical off-white, smooth isolated colonies that tested out as N. meningitidis. Kay remained on the antibiotic regimen for 10 days and was released, fortunately without long-term damage. What kinds of media would be used to culture and identify this microbe? What are some other potential microbes that could have caused this infection? For more information on the nature of this agent and its disease, see chapter 18 and log on to www.cdc.gov/ meningitis/index.html. To conclude this Case Study, go to Connect. ndivi
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