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Staphylococcus epidermis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main condition caused my this bacteria?

A

Prosthetic implant infections

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2
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Gram positive/negative?

A

Gram positive

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3
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Shape?

A

Coccus

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4
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Normal site?

A

Normal flora of the skin

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5
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Name some virulence factors and what effect these have on the body

A

Secretes extracellular polysaccharide material called polysaccharide intercellular adhesin
Facilitates adherence to bioprosthetic surface
Acts as barrier to antimicrobial agents

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6
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Investigatiions:

A

Coagulase negative (Unlike some other staphylococci

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7
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Treatment?

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Vancomycin

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