Staphylococcus aeureus Flashcards
1
Q
Taxonomic classification
A
bacillota
2
Q
Nutritional needs
A
phosphate, iron, manganese, peptides, amino acids
3
Q
Cell chape
A
cocci
gram-positive
4
Q
Habitat
A
nasal passages
5
Q
Host invasion
A
through contact
6
Q
Symptoms
A
pimples, boils, skin conditions
7
Q
Diagnosis
A
physical exams over infected areas, sample testing, image testing
8
Q
Treatment
A
penicillins, vancomycin, cefazolin
9
Q
Drug susceptability
A
vancomycin, levofloxin are most recommended
10
Q
Why is it resistant?
A
MRSA highly resistant strain
