Gram + cocci to gram neg aerobic cocci Flashcards
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virulence factor that supress/inhibits phagocytosis exotoxins that kills wbc
Leucocidin
Another name for Leucocidin
Panton Valentine
The golden yellow pigment in Staphylococcus aureus is due to
Staphyloxanthin
Golden grape like clusters also called buttery or old paint appearance
Staphylococcus aureus
Large smooth, white or pigmented creamy yellow colonies
BAP (Blood agar plate)
Meaning of CNA
Colistin Nalidixic Acid
Can be used as base media for BAP
Columbia CNA
Responsible for boils. Initiates skin infection
Lipase
Free. Marker of virulence. converte fibrinogen to fibrin
Coagulase Clumping factor A
Also called as Duran-Raynal Factor. A spreading factor
Hyaluronidase
Dissolves fibrin clot and also called as fibrinolycine
Staphylokinase
Virulence factor resistance to penicillin
Beta Lactamase
Virulence factor that has toxic effects on neutrophils
Urease
Virulence factor in food poisoning
Enterotoxin A-F (Neurotoxin)
Virulence factor that also kills wbc
Protein A (cell wall)
Transmission of fomites
Aerosol
Transmission of Surgical wounds
Abrasion
Number 1 cause of Musculoskeletal
Staphylococcus aureus
Three types of intoxication
Food poisoning, TSST-1 and SSSS
Gastroenteritis or food poisoning occurs how many hours after ingesting toxin?
1-8 hours
Type of enterotoxins commonly associated with food poisoning
Types A and D enterotoxins
Types of enterotoxin that is associated with Toxic shock syndrome
Enterotoxin F and enterotoxin C
Tampons are associated with
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Facilitates intracellular adhesion on skin limited to stratum. Occurs in babies or newborns
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)