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Infections Caused by Toxin Production Quiz

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Which of the following is used for screening methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus?

Disk diffusion test with cefoxitin (correct)

Phage typing

Broth microdilution method

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

What is the purpose of the BromThymol Blau test for Staphylococcus aureus?

To identify methicillin resistance

To determine antibiotic susceptibility

To detect depolymerization of nucleic acids (correct)

To detect the presence of enterotoxins

Which technique is illustrated in the image showing different patterns of lysis on an agar plate?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Phage typing (correct)

Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

What is the purpose of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) in the context of Staphylococcus aureus?

To type and differentiate Staphylococcus aureus strains Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to detect the presence of staphylococcal enterotoxins?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the map showing the prevalence of MRSA in Europe, which region has the highest rates of MRSA?

Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common complication associated with Staphylococcus aureus infections?

Skin and soft tissue infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibiotics is typically used for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections?

Vancomycin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis?

Staphylococcus aureus is more pathogenic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used for automated antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) of Staphylococcus aureus?

Broth microdilution method Signup and view all the answers