Methods for Identification of Etiological Agents of Infectious Disease: Staphylococcus
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Which test is used to differentiate between Staphylococcus aureus and other staphylococci?

  • Coagulase test (correct)
  • Antibiotic sensitivity test
  • Novobiocin susceptibility test
  • Bile susceptibility test
  • What is the purpose of the Bile Esculin Agar (BEA) plate in the text?

  • To test for the presence of coagulase
  • To differentiate Staphylococcus aureus from Enterococcus faecium (correct)
  • To test for the presence of heat-stable nuclease
  • To test for antibiotic sensitivity
  • Which characteristic of Enterococcus is mentioned in the text?

  • It requires media enriched with blood for growth
  • It grows in the presence of 6.5% NaCl and 40% bile at 45C (correct)
  • It is motile and spore-forming
  • It has a hyaluronic acid capsule
  • What is the purpose of the Novobiocin susceptibility test (NST) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To differentiate between Staphylococcus saprophyticus and other coagulase-negative staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes mentioned in the text?

    <p>It requires media enriched with blood for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant consequence of Streptococcus entering the bloodstream according to the text?

    <p>It can cause a continuous bacteremia and lead to infective endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of obtaining multiple blood cultures according to the text?

    <p>To identify the specific bacteria causing the infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the anticoagulant in the blood culture media mentioned in the text?

    <p>To prevent the bactericidal effect of human serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal ratio of blood to culture medium mentioned in the text?

    <p>1:10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteremia is most likely to be associated with an intravascular source of infection according to the text?

    <p>Continuous bacteremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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