Gram-positive — Flashcards

Erysipelas is usually caused by _____ infection

Gram Positive Algorithm: Streptococcus β-hemolysis Bacitracin _____ - Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)

Bacillus anthracis is often described as large _____ in chains

Hint: shape/stain

Scarlet fever is associated with what toxin? _____

Hint: specific

Nocardia is a gram _____ branching filamentous rod

Is Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) encapsulated? _____

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

Nocardia causes _____ infections after trauma in the immuno-competent

Scalded skin syndrome is caused by _____

Hint: which organism?

Listeria is a gram _____ _____