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What are the three common classification schemes for Streptococci and Enterococci?
What are the three common classification schemes for Streptococci and Enterococci?
Hemolytic pattern on SBA, Physiologic characteristics, Serologic grouping or typing of C carbohydrate, capsule, or surface proteins
Name three biochemical tests used for identifying Streptococci and Enterococci.
Name three biochemical tests used for identifying Streptococci and Enterococci.
Bacitracin susceptibility, CAMP test, Hippurate hydrolysis
Which two tests are used to confirm the presence of Group B Streptococcus (S. agalactiae)?
Which two tests are used to confirm the presence of Group B Streptococcus (S. agalactiae)?
CAMP test, β-hemolysin
What is the significance of Bacitracin susceptibility test?
What is the significance of Bacitracin susceptibility test?
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What does the Hippurate hydrolysis test indicate?
What does the Hippurate hydrolysis test indicate?
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How does the CAMP test work in identifying Streptococci?
How does the CAMP test work in identifying Streptococci?
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What family do Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to?
What family do Streptococcus and Enterococcus belong to?
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How can you differentiate Streptococcus and Enterococcus from staphylococci?
How can you differentiate Streptococcus and Enterococcus from staphylococci?
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What type of bacteria are Streptococcus and Enterococcus in terms of shape?
What type of bacteria are Streptococcus and Enterococcus in terms of shape?
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What kind of arrangement is usually seen in Streptococcus and Enterococcus?
What kind of arrangement is usually seen in Streptococcus and Enterococcus?
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What kind of reactions can be seen in Streptococcus and Enterococcus when grown in media containing blood?
What kind of reactions can be seen in Streptococcus and Enterococcus when grown in media containing blood?
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What type of metabolic pathway do Streptococcus and Enterococcus use for carbohydrates?
What type of metabolic pathway do Streptococcus and Enterococcus use for carbohydrates?
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What are the three most common clinical infections directed by Enterococcus?
What are the three most common clinical infections directed by Enterococcus?
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What type of agar is commonly used in the laboratory diagnosis of Enterococcus?
What type of agar is commonly used in the laboratory diagnosis of Enterococcus?
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List three selective media commonly used for Enterococcus diagnosis.
List three selective media commonly used for Enterococcus diagnosis.
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What are some biochemical tests used for the laboratory diagnosis of Enterococcus?
What are some biochemical tests used for the laboratory diagnosis of Enterococcus?
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Which antimicrobial agents is Enterococcus resistant to?
Which antimicrobial agents is Enterococcus resistant to?
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What are some Streptococcus-like organisms mentioned in the text?
What are some Streptococcus-like organisms mentioned in the text?
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