Staphylococcus epidermis Flashcards
1
Q
relatively avirulent although production of a
A
slime layer helps it to adhere to devices forming biofilms
2
Q
apart of ____ microbiota
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skin
3
Q
when introduced into deeper tissues or a normally sterile site, it causes
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opportunistic infections
4
Q
major cause of
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hospital acquired infections
5
Q
infections include
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subacute endocarditis
infections of foreign bodies
urinary tract infections
6
Q
does it ferment manitol?
A
no
7
Q
alpha, beta, or gamma hemolytic
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gamma
8
Q
coag positive or negative
A
negative
9
Q
high or low virulence
A
low virulence
