Staphylococci epidermidis Flashcards
1
Q
General Properties
A
Gram + Cocci in clusters
Catalase positive
non hemolytic
Does not ferment mannitol
Coagulase -
2
Q
Where does it live in nature
A
Skin colonizer (Normal skin flora)
3
Q
How is it transmitted?
A
Infections of shunts, catheters and prosthetic joints
4
Q
What is the nature of the disease
A
Endocarditis (Most common cause affecting artificial heart valves)
5
Q
What is the main virulence factor?
A
Biofilm
