
Grow along single axis to form chains & pairs Methicillin sensitive: penicillins, esp Nafcillin ("Naf" for "staph")

MRSA: methicillin resistance via alteration of PBPs, which are responsible for building cell walls Rapid onset staph food poisoning form preformed toxin more vomiting than diarrhea (meats and mayonnaise) Toxin: TSST superantigen (nonspecific binding of MHC II of TCRs -> overactivation -> cytokine storm -> can be fatal) Toxic shock syndrome: leaving foreign packing in for too long e.g.
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Scalded skin syndrome: skin peeling off (exfoliative toxin - protease) boils, abscesses)Īcute bacterial endocarditis (IV drug users -> esp right sided infection affecting tricuspid) Skin infections (cellulitis, impetigo, furuncles/carbuncles i.e. Most common cause of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in adults Protein A binds Fc portion of antibodies to prevent complement binding, thus inhibiting opsonization and phagocytosisĬauses pneumonia with patchy infiltrates (esp post-viral!!!) Main virulence factor: protein A (component of cell wall) Mannitol fermenter: turns MSA plate from pink to yellow Ultimately inhibits protein synthesis and causes cell deathįluoroquinolones (UTIs) and aminoglycosides (in combo with beta lactams)Ĭatalase positive (unlike Strep): H2O2 -> H2OĬoagulase positive: specific for aureus (fibrinogen -> fibrin)īeta hemolytic (glowing halo of light in blood petri dish) Inactivates EF-2 (elongation factor 2) by ribosylation (bow and accordion) Most common G- cause of nosocomial pneumonia and pulmonary infection/respiratory failure in CF (cystic fibrosis) patients Nosocomial UTI (indwelling catheter infections) Osteomyelitis in IV drug users and diabetics Thrives in aquatic environments: under-chlorinated hot tub folliculitis (pruritic, papular, pustular)Ĭan cause sepsis -> toxins cause tissue damage and cutaneous necrosis with black lesions: erythema gangrenosum Produces blue-green pigment (pyocyanin and pyoverdin) Obligate aerobe (rest of Enterobacteriaceae are mostly facultative)Ĭatalase positive: risk for pts with CGD (chronic granulomatous disease) Perfect for home or car prep kit so you are ready for any natural disaster, water emergency, or survival situation.2.1 - Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereusģ - Gram-Positive Branching Filamentous Rodsĥ - Gram-Negative Bacilli - Enteric tractĦ - Gram-Negative Bacilli - Respiratory tract EMERGENCY PREPARATION: Equipped with replaceable purifier cartridge good for 65 gallons (250L).Effortlessly purify from any spigot, hotel sink, murky river, lake, or well. Requires no setup time, pumps, hoses, sucking straws, batteries, chemicals, or prolonged waiting. UNRIVALED SPEED & EASE: Purifies 24 oz (710ml) of water.lead, arsenic, chromium) Improves taste, smell, and clarity. chlorine, benzene, chloroform), and heavy metals (e.g. sediment, silt, microplastics), many chemicals (e.g. Coli, salmonella, dysentery), and protozoa (e.g.


rotavirus, norovirus, hepatitis A), bacteria (e.g. Ideal for outdoor adventures (hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, hunting, bushcraft), global travel, and survival situations.
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Outback Emergency Water Filtration Bundle: Portable Gravity Filter Plus + Extra Filter Replacement. Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter, Fast Flow, 0.1 Micron EZ Clean Membrane for Endurance Sports. MSR Guardian Military-Grade Water Purifier Pump for Backcountry, Global Travel, and Emergency. Katadyn Pocket Water Filter, Long Lasting for Personal or Small Group Camping, Backpacking or. Sawyer Products SP129 Squeeze Water Filtration System w/ Two 32-Oz Squeeze Pouches, Straw, and. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness, 1 Pack. Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue GRAYL GeoPress 24 oz Water Purifier Bottle - Filter for Hiking, Camping, Survival, and Travel (Camo.
