10 Questions
What is the recommended approach for preventing neonatal sepsis caused by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection?
Universal administration of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP)
Which of the following bacteria are normal colonists of the human large intestine?
Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium
What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
They grow in the presence of $6.5%$ NaCl
Which of the following statements about Enterococcus species is true?
They are usually non-hemolytic or alpha-hemolytic
What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
They have naturally high levels of antibiotic resistance
Which of the following statements about Enterococcus infections is true?
Sensitivity testing is needed for Enterococcus infections
What is the recommended treatment for Enterococcus infections?
Penicillin plus Gentamicin
Which of the following statements about vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is true?
VRE is currently isolated in large numbers in nosocomial infections
Which of the following infections are commonly caused by Enterococcus species?
Nosocomial infections, opportunistic urinary, wound, and skin infections
What is a common characteristic of Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
It is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis
Test your knowledge on different types of hemolysis in microbiology, including alpha-hemolysis and gamma hemolysis. Learn about Lancefield classification for identifying streptococci based on serologic reactivity.
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