Yersinia Pestis

is it zoonitc?

-yes

what is the vector?

-fleas

what is the reservoirs?

-rodents

what are the characteristics?

-1-2mm gray raised irregular fried egg colonies

-grows on nutrient, blood, and MacConkey agar

what is the motility result?

-negative

what is the lactose result?

-negative

what is the indole result?

-negative

what is the urease result?

-negative

what is the MR result?

-positive

what diseases does it cause in humans and cats?

-bubonic plague

what diseases does it cause in cats?

-mandibular lymphadenitis

-systemic illness

what diseases does it cause in rodents?

-sylvatic plague often latent

what organs does it effect?

-lymphatic (buboes)

-systemic

-skin

-respiratory

what is the treatement?

-vet med has no treatment

is it reportable?

-yes