Laboratory Diagnostic of Staphylococcus Infections

Staphylococcus epidermidis is more likely to cause severe infections than Staphylococcus aureus.

Staphylococcus aureus is more likely to produce a positive catalase test result than Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Staphylococcus epidermidis is more likely to produce a positive coagulase test result than Staphylococcus aureus.

Staphylococcus aureus is more susceptible to high salt content than Staphylococcus epidermidis. (correct)

To identify the presence of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus.

To provide a selective medium for the growth of all Staphylococcus species.

To inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis.

To differentiate MRSA from other Staphylococcus species based on colony color. (correct)

The tube coagulase test can detect both bound and free coagulase. (correct)

The tube coagulase test is more sensitive for detecting Staphylococcus aureus.

The tube coagulase test is more specific for detecting Staphylococcus aureus.