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Microbiology: Staphylococci Characteristics and Resistance
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Microbiology: Staphylococci Characteristics and Resistance

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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?

  • Plasmid-mediated resistance
  • mecA gene on chromosome (correct)
  • Beta lactamase production
  • Transduction
  • 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?

    <p>Resists gut enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Staphylococcus resist tetracycline and erythromycin?

    <p>Plasmid-mediated resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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