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Molecular Basis of Bacterial Virulence Flashcards

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Two types of staphlococci

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s. aureus
s. epidermis

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s. sureus

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20-60% colonisation - colonises the skin and mucous membranes
coagulase positive - appear golden
there are many kinds of s. aureus like mssa, mrsa or a nasal strain

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MSSA

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treatable with antibiotics

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MRSA

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specific resistance to flucloxacillin

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s. epidermis

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100% colonisation - skin and mucous membrane
coagulase negative
associated with nosocomial infection/ immunocompromised

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