Streptococci

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What differentiates formig from staph on blood agar in terms of their ability to lyse RBCs?

Staph causes seethrough lysis, while formig causes incomplete lysis.

Formig lyses RBCs incompletely, while staph can lyse RBCs completely.

Formig causes no lysis of RBCs, while staph can cause partial lysis.

Formig can lyse RBCs completely, while staph can only cause incomplete lysis. (correct)

Why is it important for patients to finish the course of antibiotics (ABX) as prescribed?

Incomplete ABX course can cause generalized systemic symptoms.

Discontinuation of ABX will lead to recurrent infections with different bacteria.

Discontinuation of ABX can lead to prolonged illness and potential kidney damage. (correct)

ABX resistance increases with incomplete courses of treatment.

Which bacterium is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?

Vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus

Group A strep (correct)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Enterococci

What characteristic differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?

Group A strep is susceptible to beta-lactamase antibiotics, while Staph aureus is resistant. Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics are not maintained at the required levels?

The bacterial infection may persist and result in prolonged illness. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for patients to adhere to the prescribed antibiotic regimen?

Non-compliance can potentially lead to increased mortality rates due to systemic complications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Group A strep and Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?

Incomplete lysis for Group A strep, complete lysis for Staph aureus Signup and view all the answers

What consequence can arise from discontinuation of antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?

Prolonged illness and potentially kidney damage Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in the blood during treatment?

To ensure complete eradication of the pathogen Signup and view all the answers

How does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?

Group A strep is susceptible to beta-lactamase antibiotics, Staph aureus is not Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?

For full eradication of the pathogen Signup and view all the answers

What danger can arise if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?

Limited treatment options due to vancomycin ineffectiveness Signup and view all the answers

How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?

Strep pneumoniae can become resistant to beta-lactamase antibiotics but not Enterococci Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of discontinuing antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?

Increasing the mortality rate Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?

Group A strep causes complete lysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Strep pneumoniae and Enterococci in terms of their resistance to antibiotics?

Enterococci are resistant to B lactamase antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in their blood during treatment?

To fully eliminate the infectious agent Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?

Group A strep Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?

Prolonged illness potentially leading to kidney damage Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?

When discontinuation of ABX can cause prolonged illness Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus on blood agar in terms of their interaction with antibodies?

Incomplete lysis on blood agar plate Signup and view all the answers

How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?

Enterococci are more resistant than Strep pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

What consequence can arise from inadequate compliance with ABX therapy?

Prolonged illness potentially leading to kidney damage Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels during treatment?

To fully eliminate the bacterial infection and prevent complications Signup and view all the answers

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What differentiates formig from staph on blood agar in terms of their ability to lyse RBCs?

Why is it important for patients to finish the course of antibiotics (ABX) as prescribed?

Which bacterium is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?

What characteristic differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?

What can happen if serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics are not maintained at the required levels?

Why is it crucial for patients to adhere to the prescribed antibiotic regimen?

What is the main difference between Group A strep and Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?

What consequence can arise from discontinuation of antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?

Why is it essential to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in the blood during treatment?

How does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of antibiotic resistance?

In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?

What danger can arise if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?

How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?

What is the consequence of discontinuing antibiotics (ABX) before completing the course?

In what way does Group A strep differ from Staph aureus in terms of their interaction with antibodies on blood agar plate?

What is the main difference between Strep pneumoniae and Enterococci in terms of their resistance to antibiotics?

Why is it important for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels in their blood during treatment?

Which bacteria is susceptible to treatment with beta-lactamase antibiotics?

What can happen if Enterococci become resistant to vancomycin?

In what scenario might serum levels of bacteriocidal antibiotics become critical?

What differentiates Group A strep from Staph aureus on blood agar in terms of their interaction with antibodies?

How does Strep pneumoniae resistance to beta-lactamase antibiotics compare to Enterococci resistance?

What consequence can arise from inadequate compliance with ABX therapy?

Why is it crucial for patients to maintain bacteriocidal antibiotic levels during treatment?

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