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What is the most common cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia?
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)
Which bacterium is known for causing skin abscesses in the United States?
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)
What is an important cause of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)
Which bacterium is responsible for necrotizing fasciitis?
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Which statement about staphylococci and streptococci is true?
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What characterizes staphylococci in terms of arrangement?
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Which of the following is a key difference between staphylococci and streptococci?
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Which type of infections can Staphylococcus aureus cause?
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What is the main biochemical difference between staphylococci and streptococci?
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Which of the following diseases can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
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In what manner do staphylococci appear microscopically?
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Which of the following best describes staphylococci and streptococci?
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