What is the gram reaction for Strep pneumoniae?
Gram positive diplococcus
What lancefield group is Strep pneumoniae?
Doesnt have lancefield antigens
Does Strep pneumoniae cause haemolysis?
Alpha haemolysis on BA
What is the gram reaction for Haemophylis influenzae?
Gram negative coccobacillus
What agar should Haemophylis influenzae be grown on?
Chocolate agar, at 37 degrees C in CO2 enriched atmosphere
What factors does H. influenzae require to grow?
Factor X (haemin) and Factor V (NAD)
What is referred to as non typeable H. influenzae?
Non encapsulated strains
What is the gram reaction for Moxarella catarrhalis?
Gram negative diplococcus
How should Moxarella catarrhalis be grown?
At 37 degrees C, aerobic, on BA and chocolate agar
What is the gram reaction for Neisseria?
Gram negative diplococci
How should Neisseria be grown?
At 37 degrees C in CO2 enriched atmosphere, on choc or BA
Which antibiotics is Neisseria susceptible to?
