_____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
#2
Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface
#3
Which bacteria is associated with endocarditis, biliary tree infection, and UTI? _____
#4
What bacteria is the most common cause of subacute endocarditis? _____
#5
The HACEK organisms (Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella) are associated with endocarditis with _____ blood cultures
#6
Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
#7
glycocalyx
Biofilms in endocarditis US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Biofilms in endocarditis Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
Answer: Staph epidermidis
Flashcard 2: Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface
Answer: biofilm (not glycocalyx)
Flashcard 3: Which bacteria is associated with endocarditis, biliary tree infection, and UTI? _____
Answer: Enterococcus faecalis
Flashcard 4: What bacteria is the most common cause of subacute endocarditis? _____
Answer: Viridans streptococci
Flashcard 5: The HACEK organisms (Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella) are associated with endocarditis with _____ blood cultures
Answer: negative
Flashcard 6: Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
Answer: biofilm
Flashcard 7: glycocalyx
Answer: mediates adherence to surfaces
Extra: polysaccharide
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