bactitech
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This anaerobic non-spore forming gram positive bacillus is often called anaerobic diphtheroids; is catalase and indole positive; considered normal flora of the skin, mouth, and intestinal tract; infections can cause osteomyelitis, acne, and prosthetic implant infections.
a. Propionibacterium
b. Mobiluncus
c. Bifidobacterium
d. Anaerobic actinomyces
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| prep4usmle
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Hi,
It is probably Propionibacterium acnes; can also cause infections of CNS shunts, cornea, endocard.
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| bactitech
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You get an A for the day (and a star also :-))
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