Vignette Clues Flashcards

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1
Q
Gram + cocci, clusters
Catalase +
Coagulase -
Novobiocin sensitive
Infections of catheters/shunts
A

Staphylococcus epidermidis

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Gram + cocci, clusters
Catalase +
Coagulase -
Novobiocin resistant
"Honeymoon cystitis"
A

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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Gram + Cocci, clusters
Catalase +
Coagulase +
B-hemolytic, ferments mannitol, salt tolerant

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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How do you distinguish the Staphylococci from the Streptococci?

A

1) Streptococci are in chains, catalase -

2) Staphylococci are in clusters, catalase +

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5
Q
Name the bacteria!
Infective endocarditis
Abscesses 
Toxic shock syndrome
Gastroenteritis
Suppurative lesions, pyoderma, impetigo
Osteomyelitis
A

Staphylococcus aureus

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Q

Name the bacteria!
Endocarditis in IV drug users
Catheter and prosthetic device infections

A

Staphylococcus epidermis

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7
Q

Name the bacteria!

UTIs in newly sexually active females

A

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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