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Ch. 21 - Staphylococcus Flashcards

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Staphylococcus

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G+c in clusters
FA
halophilic

S. aureus* major pathogen
CNSS

capsule
slime layer

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Staph. aureus

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G+c clusters
COAG+
colonize nares
Protein A

Toxin-mediated and suppurative disease

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CNSS

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Coagulase - Staph. spp
nosocomial and opp. infections

S. epidermidis
S. saprophyticus
S. haemolyticus

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MRSA

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Methicillin Resistant Staph. Aureus

Most common cause of community-aqcuired skin/soft tissue infections

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Staph. aureus toxin-mediated disease

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Scalded skin syndrome (Ritters)
Food poisoning (toxin)
TSS (macular erythematous rash on palms and soles)

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Staph. aureus suppurative disease

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Impetigo
Folliculitis
Stye
Furuncle
Carbuncle
Wound infections
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