Anaerobic non – spore - forming bacteria

• What type of infections do anaerobic non-spore forming Gram-positive bacteria often cause?

  Polymicrobial infections
• Where are most anaerobic non-spore forming Gram-positive bacteria found?

  Normal skin and mucosa flora
• When do anaerobic non-spore forming Gram-positive bacteria cause infections?

  When they enter normally sterile organs or tissues
• Under what conditions do anaerobic non-spore forming Gram-positive bacteria grow?

  In anaerobic conditions
• What are the genera of nonsporulating cocci and rod-like bacteria?

  • Nonsporulating Cocci: Genus Peptostreptococcus
  • Nonsporulating Rod-Like Bacteria:
  • Genus Actinomyces
  • Genus Propionibacterium
  • Genus Mobiluncus
  • Genus Lactobacillus
  • Genus Eubacterium
  • Genus Bifidobacterium
• What type of infections does the genus Peptostreptococcus cause?

  Pleuro-pulmonal infections after aspiration
• What are some diseases caused by the genus Peptostreptococcus?

  Brain abscesses and sinusitis
• What does the genus Propionibacterium produce?

  Propionic acid
• What skin condition is associated with the genus Propionibacterium?

  Acne vulgaris
• How does Propionibacterium contribute to acne vulgaris?

  Stimulates inflammation in sebaceous glands
• What type of infections can Propionibacterium cause in patients with foreign bodies?

  Opportunistic infections
• What is the pathogenic potential of the genus Eubacterium?

  Low pathogenic potential
• What type of infections does the genus Bifidobacterium cause?

  Opportunistic infections
• What condition is associated with the genus Mobiluncus?

  Bacterial vaginosis
• What is the role of Lactobacillus in the human body?

  Part of normal vaginal flora
• What is the pathogenic potential of Lactobacillus?

  Low pathogenic potential
• Where is Lactobacillus found in the body?

  Normal vaginal flora and distal urethra
• What type of infections can Lactobacillus cause?

  Opportunistic infections