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What is the minimum concentration of vancomycin in micrgrams/ml that S. aureus is considered resistant to?
What is the minimum concentration of vancomycin in micrgrams/ml that S. aureus is considered resistant to?
- 2
- 16 (correct)
- 4
- 8
What is the mechanism of resistance to nafcillin in S. aureus?
What is the mechanism of resistance to nafcillin in S. aureus?
- Plasmid-mediated resistance
- mecA gene on chromosome (correct)
- Beta lactamase production
- Transduction
What is the characteristic of Toxin A in Staphylococcus?
What is the characteristic of Toxin A in Staphylococcus?
- Plasmid-mediated
- Dissolves mucopolysaccharide matrix
- Heat labile
- Heat stable (correct)
What is the function of Lysozyme in Staphylococcus?
What is the function of Lysozyme in Staphylococcus?
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How does Staphylococcus resist tetracycline and erythromycin?
How does Staphylococcus resist tetracycline and erythromycin?
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