Staphylococcus Epidermis Flashcards
1
Q
Morphology
A
Gram positive cocci in clusters
facultative anaerobe
2
Q
Classification/Diagnosis
A
Catalase Positive Coagulase Negative (Staph aureus is positive)
3
Q
Pathology
A
N/A
4
Q
Epidemiology
A
Colonizes Skin
5
Q
Diseases/Symptoms
A
endocarditis
catheter and shunt infections
prosthetic joint infections
6
Q
Treatment/Vaccination
A
Methicillin for methicillin-sensitive strains
Vancomyocin for methicillin resistant strains