Vignette Clues Flashcards
1
Q
Gram + cocci, clusters Catalase + Coagulase - Novobiocin sensitive Infections of catheters/shunts
A
Staphylococcus epidermidis
2
Q
Gram + cocci, clusters Catalase + Coagulase - Novobiocin resistant "Honeymoon cystitis"
A
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
3
Q
Gram + Cocci, clusters
Catalase +
Coagulase +
B-hemolytic, ferments mannitol, salt tolerant
A
Staphylococcus aureus
4
Q
How do you distinguish the Staphylococci from the Streptococci?
A
1) Streptococci are in chains, catalase -
2) Staphylococci are in clusters, catalase +
5
Q
Name the bacteria! Infective endocarditis Abscesses Toxic shock syndrome Gastroenteritis Suppurative lesions, pyoderma, impetigo Osteomyelitis
A
Staphylococcus aureus
6
Q
Name the bacteria!
Endocarditis in IV drug users
Catheter and prosthetic device infections
A
Staphylococcus epidermis
7
Q
Name the bacteria!
UTIs in newly sexually active females
A
Staphylococcus saprophyticus