Lecture Notes on Gram Negative Bacteria and Zoonotic Diseases

Flashcards focused on key vocabulary concerning gram-negative bacteria and zoonotic diseases.

Oxidase positive

A test result indicating the presence of the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase in bacteria.

Opportunistic pathogen

An organism that causes disease mainly in individuals with compromised immune systems.

Zoonotic diseases

Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Brucellosis

An infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Brucella, often transmitted from livestock to humans.

Francisella Tularensis

A highly infectious bacterium that causes tularemia, often transmitted through contact with infected animals.

Pasteurella multocida

A bacterium commonly found in the mouths of animals, often associated with infections following bites.

Legionella pneumophila

A bacterium known to cause Legionnaires' disease, often found in water systems.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

A common opportunistic pathogen, especially in immunocompromised individuals, which can produce various pigments.

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

A bacterium that causes diphtheria, characterized by a pseudomembrane in the throat.

Haemophilus influenzae

A bacterium that can cause respiratory infections, requiring factors X and V for growth.