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Which of the following is a characteristic of Staphylococcus bacteria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Staphylococcus bacteria?
- Motile and spore-forming
- Encapsulated and anaerobic
- Non-motile and non-encapsulated (correct)
- Gram-negative and catalase-negative
Which of the following is NOT a habitat or reservoir for Staphylococcus bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a habitat or reservoir for Staphylococcus bacteria?
- Perineal area
- Anterior nares
- Gastrointestinal tract (correct)
- Nasopharynx
How are Staphylococcus bacteria primarily transmitted?
How are Staphylococcus bacteria primarily transmitted?
- Through mosquito bites
- Through person-to-person contact (correct)
- Through contaminated food and water
- Through airborne particles
Which of the following is an example of a Staphylococcus bacteria?
Which of the following is an example of a Staphylococcus bacteria?
Where can Staphylococcus epidermidis be found in the human body?
Where can Staphylococcus epidermidis be found in the human body?
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Staphylococcus Bacteria Characteristic
Staphylococcus Bacteria Characteristic
Lacking motility and without a capsule.
Staphylococcus bacteria habitat
Staphylococcus bacteria habitat
The gastrointestinal tract is not a typical location for Staphylococcus.
Staphylococcus Transmission
Staphylococcus Transmission
Mainly spreads through direct physical interaction between individuals.
Example of a Staphylococcus Bacteria
Example of a Staphylococcus Bacteria
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Staphylococcus epidermidis' Location
Staphylococcus epidermidis' Location
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