_____ is a -lactamase producing bacteria resistant to penicillin.
#2
What is used to differentiate between different strains of Staphylococcus?_____
#3
Enterococcus spp. are bile-_____ (soluble or insoluble)
#4
_____ are one of the leading causes of nosocomial (hospital) infections in the U.S. due to high antibiotic resistance.
#5
What is the Novobiocin sensitivity of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?_____
#6
Streptokinase is a virulence factor for what Gram + species? _____
#7
What is the Novobiocin sensitivity of Staphylococcus epidermidis?_____
#8
Gas gangrene
#9
Clostridium perfringens
#10
Clostridium botulinum
MRSA and VRE US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master MRSA and VRE with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
MRSA and VRE Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a -lactamase producing bacteria resistant to penicillin.
Answer: Staph aureus
Flashcard 2: What is used to differentiate between different strains of Staphylococcus?_____
Answer: Coagulase test
Flashcard 3: Enterococcus spp. are bile-_____ (soluble or insoluble)
Answer: insoluble (aka resistant)
Flashcard 4: _____ are one of the leading causes of nosocomial (hospital) infections in the U.S. due to high antibiotic resistance.
Answer: Enterococci spp.
Flashcard 5: What is the Novobiocin sensitivity of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?_____
Answer: Resistant
Flashcard 6: Streptokinase is a virulence factor for what Gram + species? _____
Answer: GAS
Flashcard 7: What is the Novobiocin sensitivity of Staphylococcus epidermidis?_____
Answer: Sensitive
Flashcard 8: Gas gangrene
Answer: Clostridium perfringens
Extra: alpha toxin causes myonecrosis and hemolysis
