Biofilms in endocarditis — Flashcards

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Biofilms in endocarditis — Flashcards

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_____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).

Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface

Which bacteria is associated with endocarditis, biliary tree infection, and UTI? _____

What bacteria is the most common cause of subacute endocarditis? _____

The HACEK organisms (Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella) are associated with endocarditis with _____ blood cultures

Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices

glycocalyx

Biofilms in endocarditis Flashcards for USMLE

Study 7 flashcards on Biofilms in endocarditis for USMLE Microbiology. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Biofilms. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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