Gram positive cocci Flashcards
1
Q
Streptococcus pneumoniae
A
Cocci in chains
ALPHA hemolysis
Causes pneumonia and otitis media
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Gram positive.
2
Q
Streptococcus pyogenes
A
Cocci in chains
BETA hemolysis
Causes pharyngitis, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, erysipelas
Gram positive.
3
Q
Streptococcus mutans
A
Cocci in chains
Causes cavities
Gram positive.
4
Q
Enterococcus
A
A type of streptococcus
Cocci in chains
Causes Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Gram positive.
5
Q
Staphylococcus aureus
A
Cocci in CLUSTERS
Causes folliculitis, scalded skin syndrome, impetigo, toxic shock syndrome
Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA)
Vancomycin Resistant Staph Aureus (VRSA)
Gram positive.
6
Q
Staphylococcus epidermidis
A
Cocci in CLUSTERS
Normal flora on skin
Gram positive.
