Skin Infections

Question 1

Clinically significant staphylocococcus species

Answer 1

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Question 2

Streptococcus spp. Summary slide

Answer 2

Streptococcus spp. ->
1.) alpha / Gamma hemolytic
a.) S. pneumoniae (optichin sensitive, bile soluble-lysed)
b.) Viridians Group. S. mutans, S. mitis (optichin resistant, Bile insoluble)

2.) Beta hemolytic group A-B
a.) Group A- S. pyogenes (Bacitracin sensitive)
b.) Group B - S agalactiae (Bacitracin resistant)