Staph Epidermidis

Question 1

Type of microbe?

Answer 1

Gram positive cocci - clusters

Question 2

Commensal where?

Answer 2

Skin/ anterior nares

Question 3

Coagulase?

Relevance of this?

Answer 3

Negative

Distinguish from other gram positive cocci (aureus/ saprophyticus)

Question 4

Clinical relevance?

Answer 4

Infections from prosthetic implants (heart valves, joints, catheters)

Question 5

Virulence factors?

Answer 5

Biofilm formation facilitates attachment onto plastic surfaces

Question 6

Treatment?

Answer 6

Remove prosthetic device
Silver coated central lines
Flucloxacillin (cellulitis)