gram positive cocci Flashcards by Patricia Leonard | Brainscape

Q

what causes skin infections, acne , food poisoning

A

staphylococcus

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Streptococci are characterized by what?

A

patterns of hemolysis of RBC
-grow on blood agar plates

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Alpha hemolysis of streptococci indicates?

A

greenish color, normal flora

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Q

beta hemolysis of streptococci indicate what

A

most pathogenic

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Q

what grows in yellow-golden clusters

A

staphylococcus

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Q

what does staphylococcus release?

A

release toxin TSS

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