14 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
They produce polysaccharide slime
Which of the following is a common site of infection for Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Skin
What is the treatment of choice for Coagulase-negative Staphylococci infections?
Vancomycin
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Adherence to biomaterial
Which enzyme is produced by Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Catalase
What is the primary mode of attachment for Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Polysaccharide slime
What is the recommended approach for treating Coagulase-negative Staphylococci infections in the presence of a prosthesis?
Both antibiotics and surgical removal of the prosthesis
Which of the following antibiotics is effective against Coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Vancomycin
Which of the following is a characteristic of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
Novobiocin resistance
Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococci?
Facultative anaerobes
Which of the following is a characteristic of α-haemolytic streptococci?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Streptolysin S
Which of the following is a clinical feature of Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
All of the above
Which of the following is a treatment option for Staphylococcus saprophyticus UTI?
Penicillin
Test your knowledge on Coagulase-negative Staphylococci, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, their role as normal skin flora, and their involvement in infections, including infective endocarditis and foreign body infections. Explore their virulence factors, such as antibiotic resistance and biofilm production, in this informative quiz.
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