COCCI Flashcards
GENERA AND SPECIES
S. Aureus
COAGULASE-NEGATIVE
STAPHYLOCOCCI
S. Epidermidis
S. Haemolyticus
S. Saprophyticus
S. Lugdunensis
S. Schleiferi
COAGULASE-NEGATIVE
STAPHYLOCOCCI
S. Capitis
S. Caprae
S. Warneri
S. Hominis
S. Auricularis
S. Cohnii
S. Xylosus
S. Simulans
Micrococcus spp. and related genera
Alloiococcus
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Staphylococcus
- catalase-producing gram (+) cocci
- aerobic or facultative anaerobic
- nonmotile, non spore forming
- spherical cells (0.5 to 1.5 micrometer)
- normal inhabitants pf skin, mucous membranes and intestines
Catalase producing gram positive cocci belongs to what family?
Staphylococcaceae
What are the species of staphylococcus that are not aerobic or facultative anaerobic?
- S. Aureus
- S. Sacchrolyticus
(Obligate anaerobes)
Spherical cells appear what?
Singly, in pairs, and in clusters
What are the colony characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus on blood agar plates (BAP)?
- Colonies are medium-sized (4 to 8 mm),
- cream-colored, white, or rarely light gold, with a “buttery” appearance
- Some colonies may be β-hemolytic
- Other Staphylococcus species may have gray colonies.
Difference of staphylococci and micrococci based on the test Bacitracin (0.04 U)
Staphylo: Resistant
Micro: Susceptible (greater than or equal to 10 mm)
Difference of staphylo and micrococci based on the test Furazolidone susceptibility test (100ug)
Staphylo: Susceptible (greater than or equal to 15 mm)
Micrococci: Resistant
Difference of staphylo and micrococci based on the test Lysostaphin Sensitivity test
Staphylo: Susceptible (10 to 16 mm)
Micro: Resistant
Difference of staphylo and microccoci based on the test Modified Oxidase Test or Microdase Test?
Staphylo: negative
Micro: positive
Difference of staphylo and micrococci based on the test Growth on Furoxone-Tween 80-oil Red O Agar?
Staphylo: negative
Micro: positive
difference of staphylo and micrococci based on the test Aid production from Glycerol (with erythromycin)
Staphylo: positive
Micro: negative
Difference of staphylo and micrococci based on the test OF reaction
Staphylo: Fermenter
Micro: Oxidizer
What are the test used between staphylococci and micrococci?
- Bacitracin (0.04 U)
- Furazolidone susceptibility test (100 ug)
- Lysostaphin sensitivity test
- Modified oxidase test / Microdase test
- Growth on Furoxone- Tween 80-oil Red O Agar
- Aid Production from glycerol (with erythromycin)
- OF reaction
Staphylococci that is true coagulase positive and the most virulent species?
S. Aureus
What media does S. Aureus grow?
- Nutrient agar (NA)
- Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB)
On solid media, what are the distinct colony characteristics displayed by S. Aureus?
- round
- smooth
- opaque
- butyrous
On Blood Agar Plate, what colony features does S. Aureus display?
Golden yellow color colonies and Beta hemolytic
What is added to cultivate S. Aureus?
7.5 to 10% NaCl
Is S. Aureus halophilic?
True
S. Aureus is responsible to different spectrum of infections such as?
Skin, wound, and deep tissue infections
What teichoice acid is found in the cell wall of S. Aureus?
Ribitol teichoic acid
________ and _______ protects the bacteria from lysis and aids in adherence
Peptidoglycan and teichoic acid
group of antigen unique to S. Aureus
Protein A
How does Protein A in S. Aureus prevents antibody mediated phagocytosis?
Protein A competes for the Fc portion of antibodies thereby preventing antibody-mediated phagocytosis by polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Protein A prevents what phagocytosis?
Antibody mediated phagocytosis
Protein A prevents phagocytosis by?
polymorphonuclear leukocytes
component on cell wall responsible for
clumping of the whole staphylococci in the
presence of plasma
Clumping factor
Clumping factor is responsible for the clumping in the presence of ____?
Plasma
This protects the S. Aureus from phagocytosis?
Capsular polysaccharide
What are the antigenic structure of S. Aureus?
- teichoic acid
- peptidoglycan
- protien A
- clumping factor
- capsular polysaccharide
Coagulates fibrinogen in the plasma and promotes fibrin layer formation around the staphylococcal abscess protecting the bacteria from phagocytosis
Coagulase (staphylocoagulase)
Staphylocoagulase promotes _____ around the staphylococcal abscess protecting the bacteria from _____
Fibrin layer formation ; phagocytosis
Types of coagulase
- cell-bound coagulase or clumping factor
- unbound or free coagulase
A coagulase that is bound to the cell wall and clots plasma of _____, _____, or _____?
Cell-bound coagulase or clumping factor ; human, rabbit, or pig plasma
Extracellular enzymes not bound to the cell wall and cause clot formation when bacterial cells are incubated with plasma
Unbound or free coagulase
Free coagulase cause clot when bacterial cells are _____?
Bacterial cells areIncubated with plasma
This hydrolyzes hyaluronic acid present in the intracellular ground substance, permitting the spread of infection
Hyaluronidase (spreading factor)
Permits the spread of infection
Hyaluronidase
Have fibrinolytic activities by dissolving fibrin clot
Staphylokinase (fibrinolysin)
Coagulase in staphylococcus is also know as?
Staphylocoagulase
Hyaluronidase is also known as
Spreading factor
Staphylokinase is also known as
Fibrinolysin
This is produced by both coagulas - and + staphylococci
Lipase (fat splitting enzyme)