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4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 1/3 CASE REPORT: Annie was outdoors and received multiple mosquito bites. She scratched a lot, even to the point that some had begun to bleed. Several of Annie’s mosquito bites were not healing well, and instead had now become swollen and painful, suggesting an infection. When the infection didn’t respond to several applications of triple antibiotic ointment, Annie’s mother took her to the pediatrics clinic. A sterile swab was used to collect a specimen of pus from the infected site, which was sent to the lab for isolation and stock culture creation.

After overnight incubation, the specimen showed significant bacterial growth. Student: kusum Case Introduction Questions Based on the information in the case, what organism(s) could or should be suspected to cause this scenario? Select all that apply. Streptococcus pyogenes Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Now that a pure culture has been isolated for you, what would be a good starting procedure to begin classifying your unknown organism? Gram staining Collected Lab Data Test Result 4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 2/3 Test Result Gram staining Gram (+) cocci in clusters Catalase test Bubbles were noted on slide, unknown bacteria was concluded to be catalase (+) Mannitol salt agar test Yellow reaction was noted on MSA plate, unknown bacteria grew in high salt and was concluded to ferment mannitol Coagulase test Clotting was noted in tube, unknown bacteria was concluded to be coagulase enzyme (+) Unknown bacterium identification Staphylococcus aureus Completed Dichotomous Key 4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 3/3 CASE STUDY #10 Student Name: ------- (8 pts.) 1.- (1 pts.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------ What is the gram reaction, shape, and arrangement of the isolated organism? (note that the specimen shows a sample that has been slightly overdecolorized) What is a tympanocentesis?

Why is an antibiotic susceptibility test ordered? 2.- Chart _ 3 pts. TESTS Order of test 1st 2nd 3rd Description of Result Interpretation of Results organisms not eliminated with the test Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests, and any other material provided for these exercises. 3.- (1 pt.) The result of test 1 puts the bacteria isolated in the genus ------------------ Based on the results obtained in test 1, the organism isolated could have which of the following oxygen requirement preferences? A.

Strict aerobe B. strict anaerobe C. Microaerophile D. Facultative anaerobe E. Aerotolerant 4.-(1 pt.) In what type of receptacle are the following items disposed of in the lab exercise? - cotton tip applicator - disposable tweezers Is the organism isolated an opportunistic pathogen, or a true pathogen? Explain your answer.

Using Tests 2-3 explain the following: 5.-(1 pt.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. 6.- (1 pt.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. CASE STUDY #6 Student Name: ------- ( 8 pts.) 1.- (1 pt.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------ Gram reaction, shape, and arrangement: 2.- (1 pt.) Is the organism a true pathogen or an opportunistic pathogen? Explain your answer 3.- Chart _ 3 pts. TESTS Order of test 1st 2nd 3rd Description of Result Interpretation of Results organisms not eliminated with the test Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests, and any other material provided for these exercises.

4.- (1 pt.) The result of test 1 puts the bacteria isolated in the genus ------------------ Based on the results obtained in test 1, the organism isolated could have which of the following oxygen requirement preferences? A. Strict aerobe B. strict anaerobe C. Microaerophile D. Facultative anaerobe E.

Aerotolerant Based on the result of test 2, the organism isolated could be classified as a: Osmotolerant (also called halotolerant) or B. Osmophile (also called halophile) Using Tests 2-3 explain the following: 5.-(1 pts.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. 6.- (1 pts.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. CASE STUDY #2 Student Name: ------- (8 pts.) 1.- (0.5 pts.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------ Gram reaction, shape, and arrangement: What is a ‘quantitative cultureâ€? 2.- Chart _ 4 pts.

TESTS Order of test 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Description of Result Interpretation of Results organisms not eliminated with the test Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests. 3.- (0.5 pts.) Which enzymes, if any, are found in this organism? (Urease, catalase, cytochrome oxidase, nitratase, tryptophanase. Is the organism a sugar fermenter? If so, which sugars are fermented by the organism? Using Tests 2-4 explain the following: 4.-(1 pt.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used.

5.- (1 pt.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. 6.- (1 pt.) For test 4: Medium used, principle of test, any reagent or indicator used. CASE STUDY #1 Student Name: ------- (8 pts.) 1.- (1 pt.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------ Gram reaction, shape, and arrangement: The clinical case states that the patient has a high white blood cell count. Which specific type of white blood cell would you expect to be the most abundant in the patient? Explain your answer.

2.- (1 pts.) The PRB test medium stands for -------------- -------- ----------- The PRB-G is the label in the actual test tube used, what does the â€G†stand for? What is the purpose of the small upside-down tube seen inside the PRB-G test tube? 3 Chart _ 3 pts. TESTS Order of test 1st 2nd 3rd Description of Result Interpretation of Results organisms not eliminated with the test Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests. 4.- (1 pt.) Through your testing, and observation, which enzymes, if any, are found in this organism?

Urease, catalase, cytochrome oxidase, nitratase, tryptophanase Is the organism a sugar fermenter? What is its likely oxygen requirement of the organism? Based on the answers above, would you expect the organism to have catalases and/or SOD’s? 5.- (1 pt.) Using Test 2 explain the following: Medium used, principle of the test, and reagent or indicator used. 6.- (1 pts.) Using Test 3, explain the following: Medium used, principle of the test, and reagent or indicator used.

CASE STUDY #6 Student Name: ------- ( 8 pts.) 1.- (1 pt.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------ Gram reaction, shape, and arrangement: 2.- (1 pt.) Is the organism a true pathogen or an opportunistic pathogen? Explain your answer 3.- Chart _ 3 pts. TESTS Order of test 1st 2nd 3rd Description of Result Interpretation of Results organisms not eliminated with the test Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests, and any other material provided for these exercises. 4.- (1 pt.) The result of test 1 puts the bacteria isolated in the genus ------------------ Based on the results obtained in test 1, the organism isolated could have which of the following oxygen requirement preferences?

A. Strict aerobe B. strict anaerobe C. Microaerophile D. Facultative anaerobe E. Aerotolerant Based on the result of test 2, the organism isolated could be classified as a: Osmotolerant (also called halotolerant) or B.

Osmophile (also called halophile) Using Tests 2-3 explain the following: 5.-(1 pts.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. 6.- (1 pts.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used. 4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 1/3 CASE REPORT: Over the past 2 days, Jenny, an active healthy 3 yr-old who had successfully potty-trained a year earlier, began to have “accidents†along with appearing in pain and straining when going to the bathroom. Her mom noted that Jenny’s urine had a faint pink tinge. A trip to the pediatrician quickly confirmed that Jenny had a urinary tract infection (UTI).

A urine specimen was collected and sent to the microbiology laboratory for identification. The laboratory performed a quantitative culture and pure culture. The next morning, the lab called the pediatrician, indicating that Jenny’s urine quantitative culture grew >100,000 CFU/mL of bacteria. The laboratory team also isolated the organism into pure culture and was provided to you on a nutrient agar plate and in a liquid broth culture tube for further investigation. Student: kusum Case Introduction Questions Based on the information in the case, what organism(s) could or should be suspected to cause this scenario?

Select all that apply. Proteus vulgaris Enterococcus aerogenes Escherichia coli Alcaligenes faecalis Now that a pure culture has been isolated for you, what would be a good starting procedure to begin classifying your unknown organism? Gram staining Collected Lab Data Test Result 4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 2/3 Test Result Gram staining Gram (-) bacilli Oxidase test No color was noted on swab, concluded as oxidase (-) Lactose fermentation Pink-to-purple colonies were noted on MacConkey agar, unknown bacteria was concluded as lactose fermentation (+) Methyl red test Red reaction was noted in MR-VP tube, unknown bacteria was concluded to be methyl red (+) Indole test Red ring was noted in indole tube after Kovacs reagent addition, unknown bacteria was concluded to be indole (+) Unknown bacterium identification Escherichia coli Completed Dichotomous Key 4/23/2021 Laboratory Simulation 3//25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 1/3 CASE REPORT: Three-year-old Jason woke up at 2 AM, crying and pulling on his right ear.

These symptoms were similar to those he had last month and again three months earlier. In both cases, he was diagnosed with otitis media (ear infection) and was treated with antibiotics. The next day, the pediatrician explained that she suspected an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria and performed a tympanocentesis (sample of infected fluid from behind the eardrum) procedure for bacterial culture to determine exactly what microorganism was causing the infection. An additional antimicrobial susceptibility test to determine the most appropriate antibiotic for treatment was ordered also. The ear fluid specimen was sent to you in the clinical microbiology lab for ID.

Upon receipt, the specimen was cultured on agar media and grown in a pure culture for your determinations. Student: ashma Case Introduction Questions Based on the information in the case, what organism(s) could or should be suspected to cause this scenario? Select all that apply. Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus agalactiae Haemophilus influenzae Now that a pure culture has been isolated for you, what would be a good starting procedure to begin classifying your unknown organism? Gram staining Collected Lab Data Test Result 4/25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 2/3 Test Result Gram staining Gram (+) cocci in chains Catalase test Bubbles were not noted on slide, unknown bacteria was concluded to be catalase (-) Blood agar hemolysis test Incomplete clearing of RBCs was noted on blood agar plate, unknown bacteria was concluded to be alpha-hemolytic Optochin test Zone of inhibition was noted on plate, unknown bacteria was concluded to be optochin (Sensitive) Unknown bacterium identification Streptococcus pneumoniae Completed Dichotomous Key 4/25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 3//25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 1/3 CASE REPORT: While swimming in the creek, Anna slipped and a rock cut a three-inch gash in her leg.

The next day, the area around the cut was swollen and red and the pain was increasing. When she began to run a fever later in the afternoon and the wound began to throb, a friend took her to the emergency room. A specimen of pus was collected from the wound for culture. An IV was started, delivering a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Blood work showed high activity and numbers of white blood cells.

Quick work by the laboratory team isolated the organism into pure culture and was provided to you on a nutrient agar slant and in a liquid broth culture tube for further investigation. Patient condition is becoming critical. Unknown bacterium identification needed STAT. Student: ashma Case Introduction Questions Based on the information in the case, what organism(s) could or should be suspected to cause this scenario? Select all that apply.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli Now that a pure culture has been isolated for you, what would be a good starting procedure to begin classifying your unknown organism? Gram staining Collected Lab Data Test Result 4/25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 2/3 Test Result Gram staining Gram (-) bacilli Oxidase test Blue color was noted on swab, unknown bacteria was concluded to be oxidase (+) Glucose fermentation Red appearance indicates no colorimetric pH change was noted in PRB tube, unknown bacteria was concluded to be glucose fermentation (-) Nitrate reduction Colorless reaction after zinc addition was noted in tube, unknown bacteria was concluded to be nitrate reduction (+) Unknown bacterium identification Pseudomonas aeruginosa Completed Dichotomous Key 4/25/2021 Laboratory Simulation 3/3

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Laboratory Simulation Case Analysis
Introduction
In this laboratory simulation, we explore various clinical cases, each presenting unique challenges for microbial characterization. Primarily, the focus is on identifying pathogens responsible for infections based on their biochemical properties, with particular emphasis on Gram staining, culture results, and the appropriateness of clinical tests. Herein, we analyze several cases, concluding with the correct identification and characterization of the organisms involved.

Case 1: Annie's Infection

Clinical Specimen Collected: Pus from mosquito bites.
- Gram Reaction, Shape and Arrangement:
- The Gram stain result indicated Gram-positive cocci arranged in clusters, which is characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus.
Opportunistic vs. True Pathogen:
Staphylococcus aureus is considered a true pathogen, as it can cause disease in healthy individuals. It is known to cause skin infections, which can be exacerbated by scratching, leading to secondary infections (Bhatia et al., 2018).
Biochemical Test Results:
1. Catalase Test: Positive (bubbles indicated the presence of catalase).
- Interpretation: This indicates the organism can break down hydrogen peroxide, characteristic of Staphylococcus species.
2. Mannitol Salt Agar Test: Yellow reaction (lactose fermentation).
- Interpretation: Suggests the organism can ferment mannitol, further identifying it as Staphylococcus aureus.
3. Coagulase Test: Positive (clot formation).
- Interpretation: Staphylococcus aureus is coagulase positive, differentiating it from other staphylococci (Pérez et al., 2019).

Case 2: Jenny's Urinary Tract Infection

Clinical Specimen Collected: Urine culture.
- Gram Reaction, Shape and Arrangement:
- The culture revealed Gram-negative bacilli, indicative of organisms like Escherichia coli.
Opportunistic vs. True Pathogen:
Here, E. coli typically acts as an opportunistic pathogen, especially when it comes from the gastrointestinal tract into the urinary system (Foxman, 2014).
Biochemical Test Results:
1. Oxidase Test: Negative.
- Interpretation: Suggests the bacterium does not produce cytochrome c oxidase.
2. Lactose Fermentation: Positive on MacConkey agar (pink colonies).
- Interpretation: Confirms that the organism is a lactose fermenter, typical of E. coli.
3. Indole Test: Positive.
- Interpretation: Indicates the organism can produce indole from tryptophan, further supporting identification as E. coli (Johnson & Russo, 2005).

Case 3: Jason's Otitis Media

Clinical Specimen Collected: Fluid from the ear via tympanocentesis.
- Gram Reaction, Shape and Arrangement:
- The Gram stain revealed Gram-positive cocci in chains, indicative of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Opportunistic vs. True Pathogen:
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a recognized true pathogen, capable of causing diseases ranging from otitis media to pneumonia (Musher, 2019).
Biochemical Test Results:
1. Catalase Test: Negative (no bubbles).
- Interpretation: This is consistent with streptococci, which do not produce catalase.
2. Blood Agar Hemolysis Test: Alpha-hemolytic (incomplete clearing of RBCs).
- Interpretation: Indicates the presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
3. Optochin Test: Sensitive (zone of inhibition noted).
- Interpretation: Confirms it is Streptococcus pneumoniae (Bijlsma et al., 2013).

Case 4: Anna's Wound Infection

Clinical Specimen Collected: Pus from a wound.
- Gram Reaction, Shape and Arrangement:
- Staining revealed Gram-negative bacilli, suggesting potential Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Opportunistic vs. True Pathogen:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen primarily affecting those with compromised immune systems (Han et al., 2017).
Biochemical Test Results:
1. Oxidase Test: Positive.
- Interpretation: Indicates the organism produces cytochrome c oxidase.
2. Glucose Fermentation: Negative.
- Interpretation: Suggests it does not ferment glucose, consistent with Pseudomonas identification.
3. Nitrate Reduction Test: Positive.
- Interpretation: Indicates the bacterium can reduce nitrate to nitrite or other compounds, which is consistent with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Khan et al., 2016).

Conclusion

Each case illustrates the clinical relevance of effective microbial identification, with laboratory tests guiding treatments. The organisms identified through biochemical testing — Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa — underscore the necessity of appropriate specimen handling, culture, and testing protocols in clinical microbiology.

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