Bacillus, Listeria, and Erysipelothrix Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Bacillus, Listeria, and Erysipelothrix species including their characteristics, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical diseases, and treatment.

Bacillus anthracis is known to be __, aerobic, encapsulated, and non-hemolytic.

non motile

The primary method of human infection from Bacillus anthracis is through __ with contaminated animal products.

contact

The virulence factor of Bacillus anthracis that prevents phagocytosis is its __.

capsule

Gastrointestinal anthrax can lead to severe symptoms such as __, sepsis, and death if untreated.

nausea

Bacillus cereus can cause foodborne illnesses due to its two enterotoxins: one leading to __ and the other to diarrhea.

vomiting

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is primarily associated with __ occupations, including butchers and veterinarians.

occupational

Listeria monocytogenes can cause disease in healthy adults and is known for causing __ during pregnancy.

abortion

The primary treatment for Listeria infections is __, as it is the drug of choice.

penicillin

Bacillus anthracis is used as a __ agent due to its high infectivity and mortality rate.

biowarfare

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infections present as __ at the site of trauma, distinguishable by their violaceous color.

erysipeloid

Corynebacterium diphtheriae is associated with a disease characterized by a thick __ in the throat.

pseudomembrane