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Staphylococcus aureus |
Gram positive, clusters |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
Beta hemolytic on blood agar(clear zone) in contrast, s.Epidermis- Alpha hemolysis (greenish tinge) coagulate positive agglutination test for protein A |
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What is the clumping? |
Staphylococcus aureus |
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MRSA |
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus Transmitted by touch and respiratory droplets. Resistant to beta-lantana antibiotics |
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VISA |
Vancomycin intermediate s.aureus. Harder to treat with vancomycin |
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VRSA |
Vancomycin resistant s.auerus. Vre donated genes to mrsa to create vrsa |
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VRE |
Vancomycin resistant enterococcus. Transmitted by contact with surfaces and hands Mainly effects the ill |
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CRE |
Carbapeman resistant enterobacteriaceae klebsiella pneumonia is one example. Mainly effects I'll. |
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On Kirby Bauer how do you measure |
Diameter, mm |
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Snyder caries test |
Acidic ph-yellow color Dental cavities Streptococcus mutans |
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Lysozyme test |
Lysozyme targets peptidoglycan and is most damaging to gram positive Bacteria. It is found in most bodily fluids. Sensitive: microccus luteus |
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Coagulate test |
Staphylococcus epidermis:water Staphylococcus aureus: coagulase thickening |
