Staphylococcus Epidermis Flashcards

1
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Morphology

A

Gram positive cocci in clusters

facultative anaerobe

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2
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Classification/Diagnosis

A
Catalase Positive
Coagulase Negative (Staph aureus is positive)
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3
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Pathology

A

N/A

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4
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Epidemiology

A

Colonizes Skin

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5
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Diseases/Symptoms

A

endocarditis
catheter and shunt infections
prosthetic joint infections

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6
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Treatment/Vaccination

A

Methicillin for methicillin-sensitive strains

Vancomyocin for methicillin resistant strains

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