Gram Positive                               is the primary c…

Gram Positive                               is the primary cause of community acquired pneumonia, cause acute infectious bronchitis, meningitis, and otitis media. This Gram Positive is the most common cause of meningitis in children and adults. It spreads to the blood stream from the site of original infection. 

This Gram Positive Non-Spore Forming Bacilli coats the membr…

This Gram Positive Non-Spore Forming Bacilli coats the membranes of the upper airway and can be life threatening. Symptoms include weakness, sore throat, and swelling of neck glands. Complications include blocking of the airway, damage to the heart muscle, inflammation of the nerves, paralysis, and lung infections. This bacteria is spread by respiratory droplets produced by coughing and sneezing. Which bacteria does this describe and what is the best treatment for this bacteria?

This Gram Negative Coccobacilli is highly communicable, fata…

This Gram Negative Coccobacilli is highly communicable, fatal if not promptly treated, and has a characteristic sound. The bacteria attaches to the cilia of the respiratory epithelial cells, produce toxins that paralyze the cilia, and cause inflammation of the respiratory tract, which interferes with the cleaning of pulmonary secretions. Which of the following bacteria is being described?