Gram+cocci Flashcards
What allows S. Epidermidis to adhere to valves?
Polysaccharide slime
Production of what allows viridians streptococcus to cause dental caries?
Acid
Gram positive cocci in chains and do not show hemolysis on blood agar may cause ….?
Endocarditis
What is the virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus?
Protein A
What is the virulence factor of streptococcus pneumonia?
Capsule
Which of the following is part of the normal flora in the skin?
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Which gram positive diplococcic causes meningitis?
S. pneumonia
which of the following protects the skin ?
Staphylococcus Spp.
what is the function of panton-valentine leucicidin in staphylococcus aureus ?
Lysis of PMN
What is the clumping factor in staphylococcus aureus involved in?
clot formation
What allows staphylococcus epidermidis to adhere to artificial heart valves, prosthesis, and catheters?
Polysaccharide slime (biofilm)
Which organism is highly found in the nose flora? * Final 2009
Staphylococcus aureus
taphylococcus epidermidis is considered part of the normal flora, however, it can cause many diseases in immunocompromised hosts. What is its virulence factor? Final 2009
Slime
A patient is suffering from bacterial pharyngitis. Lab results showed gram positive cocci. What is the likely cause?*Final 209
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is a cause of meningitis & septicemia in neonates?
S. Agalactiae