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    This document provides mnemonics and summaries of key microbiology information. It summarizes bacteria that cause specific diseases using acronyms like "NIPPLES" for diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and outlines virulence factors for pathogens in short phrases like "SMASHED" for S. pyogenes virulence factors. It also provides identifying information for common bacteria using memorable sayings like "Get UPS you fat alcoholic" for Klebsiella pneumoniae features.

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    This document provides mnemonics and summaries of key microbiology information. It summarizes bacteria that cause specific diseases using acronyms like "NIPPLES" for diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and outlines virulence factors for pathogens in short phrases like "SMASHED" for S. pyogenes virulence factors. It also provides identifying information for common bacteria using memorable sayings like "Get UPS you fat alcoholic" for Klebsiella pneumoniae features.

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    This document provides mnemonics and summaries of key microbiology information. It summarizes bacteria that cause specific diseases using acronyms like "NIPPLES" for diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and outlines virulence factors for pathogens in short phrases like "SMASHED" for S. pyogenes virulence factors. It also provides identifying information for common bacteria using memorable sayings like "Get UPS you fat alcoholic" for Klebsiella pneumoniae features.

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    For Gram + cocci:

    Catalase, Coag,
    Catalase positive organisms SPACE:
    Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus, Candida, Enterobacter
    Optochin test
    OVRPS (overpass): Optochin: Viridins is Resistant, Pneumoniae is Sensitive
    Novobiocin test
    NO StRES: NOvobiocin Saprophyticus Resistant Epidermidis Sensitive
    Bacitracin Test:
    B-BRAS: Bacitracin: Group B strep are Resistant; Group A strep are Sensitive
    For Gram rods:
    Non-motile: You cant move the SKY: Shigella, Klebsiella, Yersinia
    PMP Deanimase: Proteus (H2S+) , Morganella, Provdencia
    VP KES: Klebsiella (Urea+, Ornithine-), Enterobacter (U vary, O+), Serratia (U-, O+)
    Citrate Negative: Cant SEE MY Orange
    Shigella, Edwardsiella, E. coli, Morganella, Yersinia
    H2S producing: Black PECS: Proteus, Edwardsiella, Citrobacter freundii, Salmonella
    Urea positive organisms: Ura PiMPKEY
    Proteus (leads to alkaline urine)
    Morganella
    Provdencia rettgeri
    Klebsiella
    Enterobacter cloacae
    Yersinia
    Lactose-fermenting enteric bacteria
    Lactose with macConKEEs agar: Citrobacter, Klebsiella, E. coli, Enterobacter
    Indole positive: K.oxy, P.vulgaris, Morganella, E. coli, Edwardsiella, Providencia
    Koxy Peev MEEP
    *****
    UTI-causing microorganisms KEEPS:
    Klebsiella
    Enterococcus faecalis/ Enterobacter cloacae
    E. coli

    Pseudomonas aeroginosa/ Proteus mirabilis


    Staphylococcus saprophyticcus/ Serratia marcescens
    Psedomonas aeruginosa: features AERUGINOSA:
    Aerobic
    Exotoxin A
    Rod/ Resistance
    UTIs, burns, injuries
    Green-blue dressings
    Iron-containing lesions
    Negative gram
    Odor of grapes
    Slime capsule sometimes (in CF pt)
    Adherin pili
    Streptococcus pyogenes: diseases caused NIPPLES:
    Necrotising fasciitis and myositis
    Impetigo
    Pharyngitis
    Pneumonia
    Lymphangitis
    Erysipelas and cellulitis
    Scarlet fever/ Streptococcal TSS
    Neisseria: fermentation of N. gonorrhoeae vs. N. meningitidis
    Gonorrhoeae: Glucose fermenter only.
    MeninGitidis: Maltose and Glucose fermenter.
    Maltose fermentation is a useful property to know, since it's the classic test
    to distinguish the Neisseria types.
    Streptococcus pneumoniae: diseases caused COMPS:
    Conjunctivitis
    Otitis media
    Meningitis
    Pneumonia
    Sinusitis
    Food poisoning: bugs inducing "Eating Contaminated
    Stuff Causes Very Big Smelly Vomit":
    E. coli O157-H7 [undercooked meat, esp. hamburgers]
    Clostridium botulinum [canned foods]
    Salmonella [poultry, meat, eggs]
    Vibrio parahaemolyticus [seafood]
    Bacillus cereus [reheated rice]
    Staphylococcus aureus [meats, mayo, custard]

    Clostridium perfringens [reheated meat]


    Vibrio vulnificus [seafood]
    Streptococcus pyogenes: virulence factors SMASHED:
    Streptolysins
    M protein
    Anti-C5a peptidase
    Streptokinase
    Hyaluronidase
    Exotoxin
    DNAses
    E. coli: diseases caused in presence of virulence factors
    DUNG:
    Diarrhea
    UTI
    Neonatal meningitis
    Gram negative sepsis
    Dung, since contract E. coli from dung-contaminated water.
    Klebsiella details You tell the patient: "Get UPS you
    fat alcoholic":
    UTI
    Pneumonia
    Sepsis
    Fat capsule
    Get up=nonmotile since no flagella.
    Alcoholic=commonly seen in alcoholicand nosocomial patients.

    Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common cause of...


    MOPS
    Meningitis
    Otitis Media (children)
    Pneumonia
    Sinusitis
    ALSO, Most OPtochin Sensitive

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