Staph lugdunensis CoNS (coagulase negative staph Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of infections can Staph lugdunensis cause ?
A
community associated and hospital acquired
2
Q
Staph lugdunensis is more or less virulent than Staph aureus
A
more virulent
3
Q
Staph lugdunensis mimics which bacteria
A
Staph aureus
4
Q
Known to carry mecA gene (that encodes oxacillin
resistance)
A
Staph lugdunensis
5
Q
Clumping factor can mimic positive coagulase slide test
so, it can be mistaken for S. aureus
A
Staph lugdunensis
6
Q
Important pathogen in infective endocarditis,
septicemia, meningitis, skin and soft tissue infections,
UTIs, and septic shock
A
Staph lugdunensis
7
Q
Aggressive in endocarditis, causing what?
A
valve replacement
8
Q
does staph lugdunensis have a high mortality rate?
A
yes
