Staphylococcus epidermidis & saprophyticus Flashcards by ABDULWAHAB ABDUALRHMAN ALSULAMI | Brainscape

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Has the ability to adhere to artificial materials in the body (e.g. prosthetic heart valves, artificial joints, urinary catheters),It can cause bacterial endocarditis and other infections associated with cerebrospinal shunts and urinary catheters.

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Staphylococcus epidermidis

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Lab diagnosis for staphylococcus epidermidis

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Coagulase: negative
DNase: negative
Novobiocin: sensitive (zone).

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Danes ,Coagulase negative and Novobiocin: sensitive (zone).

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Staphylococcus epidermidis

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Associated with urinary tract infections (UTI) in young women age 15-3

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Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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Coagulase: negative
DNAse: negative
Novobiocin: resistant (no zone).

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Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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