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Which of the following Staphylococcus species are facultative anaerobes?
Which of the following Staphylococcus species are facultative anaerobes?
- Staphylococcus xylosus (correct)
- Staphylococcus warneri (correct)
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Staphylococcus aureus spp. aureus (correct)
Which Staphylococcus species is considered the most virulent?
Which Staphylococcus species is considered the most virulent?
- Staphylococcus cohnii
- Staphylococcus lugdunensis
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
Which of these species are classified as obligate anaerobes?
Which of these species are classified as obligate anaerobes?
- Staphylococcus lugdunensis
- Staphylococcus warneri
- Staphylococcus saccharolyticus (correct)
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Which of the following characteristics is true for Micrococcus species?
Which of the following characteristics is true for Micrococcus species?
Which Staphylococcus species is resistant to Novobiocin?
Which Staphylococcus species is resistant to Novobiocin?
What type of colonies do Staphylococcus species form after 18-24 hours of incubation?
What type of colonies do Staphylococcus species form after 18-24 hours of incubation?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Staphylococcus species?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Staphylococcus species?
What describes the primary requirement for obligate anaerobes?
What describes the primary requirement for obligate anaerobes?
What characteristic distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from Streptococcus in laboratory tests?
What characteristic distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from Streptococcus in laboratory tests?
What type of pigment do isolated colonies of Staphylococcus aureus produce?
What type of pigment do isolated colonies of Staphylococcus aureus produce?
On which agar medium does Staphylococcus aureus grow particularly well?
On which agar medium does Staphylococcus aureus grow particularly well?
What is the significance of the yellow pigment produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the significance of the yellow pigment produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is a primary test used to differentiate Staphylococcus from other organisms?
What is a primary test used to differentiate Staphylococcus from other organisms?
Which property of Staphylococcus aureus is indicative of its ability to thrive in aerobic environments?
Which property of Staphylococcus aureus is indicative of its ability to thrive in aerobic environments?
Why is Staphylococcus aureus considered a significant pathogen in microbiology?
Why is Staphylococcus aureus considered a significant pathogen in microbiology?
What component of blood agar allows for the differentiation of hemolytic bacteria such as S. aureus?
What component of blood agar allows for the differentiation of hemolytic bacteria such as S. aureus?
What is the primary reason plasma is preferred over serum for the coagulase test?
What is the primary reason plasma is preferred over serum for the coagulase test?
What can cause false positive results in the slide test for coagulase?
What can cause false positive results in the slide test for coagulase?
Which Staphylococcus species is particularly mentioned as producing the clumping factor?
Which Staphylococcus species is particularly mentioned as producing the clumping factor?
Why should organisms not be picked from Mannitol Salt Agar for the coagulase test?
Why should organisms not be picked from Mannitol Salt Agar for the coagulase test?
What percentage of strains reportedly produce the clumping factor?
What percentage of strains reportedly produce the clumping factor?
Which component of plasma is crucial for performing the coagulase test?
Which component of plasma is crucial for performing the coagulase test?
What is the first step in performing the tube coagulase test?
What is the first step in performing the tube coagulase test?
What should not be performed with organisms taken from high salt media?
What should not be performed with organisms taken from high salt media?
What enzyme is primarily associated with positive coagulase test results?
What enzyme is primarily associated with positive coagulase test results?
Which genus is primarily identified through the coagulase test?
Which genus is primarily identified through the coagulase test?
What type of coagulase is detected using the slide test?
What type of coagulase is detected using the slide test?
What should be avoided when performing the coagulase test to prevent false positives?
What should be avoided when performing the coagulase test to prevent false positives?
What happens if Staphylococcus strains produce fibrinolysin during the coagulase test?
What happens if Staphylococcus strains produce fibrinolysin during the coagulase test?
What is the incubating time recommended for the coagulase test?
What is the incubating time recommended for the coagulase test?
Which of the following conditions can lead to false (+) results in the coagulase test?
Which of the following conditions can lead to false (+) results in the coagulase test?
What is one of the key laboratory tests performed to detect coagulase activity?
What is one of the key laboratory tests performed to detect coagulase activity?
Why is it important to avoid high salt concentrations in the media for coagulase testing?
Why is it important to avoid high salt concentrations in the media for coagulase testing?
What is the role of coagulase in Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the role of coagulase in Staphylococcus aureus?
How can the presence of clumping factor affect the coagulase test results?
How can the presence of clumping factor affect the coagulase test results?
What is the main distinguishing feature of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus species?
What is the main distinguishing feature of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus species?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the coagulase test?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the coagulase test?
What is the significance of observing ocular conditions during the coagulase test?
What is the significance of observing ocular conditions during the coagulase test?
What is the primary purpose of the thermostable DNase test?
What is the primary purpose of the thermostable DNase test?
Which is a benefit of using thermostable DNase over tube coagulase testing?
Which is a benefit of using thermostable DNase over tube coagulase testing?
What is the purpose of the lysostaphin disk in this procedure?
What is the purpose of the lysostaphin disk in this procedure?
What indicates a positive reaction in the lysostaphin susceptibility test?
What indicates a positive reaction in the lysostaphin susceptibility test?
What incubation temperature is recommended for the bacterial suspensions?
What incubation temperature is recommended for the bacterial suspensions?
Why is the first suspension shaken vigorously during the process?
Why is the first suspension shaken vigorously during the process?
What characteristic distinguishes Staphylococcus spp. regarding lysostaphin susceptibility?
What characteristic distinguishes Staphylococcus spp. regarding lysostaphin susceptibility?
What is a sign of resistance in Micrococcus spp. during the lysostaphin test?
What is a sign of resistance in Micrococcus spp. during the lysostaphin test?
How long should the lysostaphin test suspensions incubate before comparison?
How long should the lysostaphin test suspensions incubate before comparison?
What indicates susceptibility to lysostaphin?
What indicates susceptibility to lysostaphin?
Which of the following describes lysostaphin's function?
Which of the following describes lysostaphin's function?
What is the expected turbidity result for a negative control suspension?
What is the expected turbidity result for a negative control suspension?
Why is the addition of a negative control suspension important?
Why is the addition of a negative control suspension important?
What soil type is used for colony formation in this procedure?
What soil type is used for colony formation in this procedure?
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Study Notes
Staphylococci Overview
- Includes facultative anaerobes that can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen, such as Staphylococcus aureus, S. lugdunensis, S. saprophyticus, and S. shield.
- Obligate anaerobes grow exclusively in oxygen-free environments.
- S. aureus is recognized as the most virulent species among staphylococci and is a common source of food poisoning.
Staphylococcus Characteristics
- Colonies typically grow circular, opaque, and smooth after 18-24 hours of incubation on blood agar.
- S. aureus colonies produce a distinctive golden-yellow pigment due to staphyloxanthin.
- Common culture media for S. aureus includes Nutrient Agar and Sheep's Blood Agar.
Catalase and Coagulase Tests
- Staphylococci are catalase positive, differentiating them from streptococci.
- Coagulase test is critical for identifying S. aureus, as it produces coagulase, leading to clot formation in plasma.
- Two types of coagulase are produced: bound (clumping factor) and free coagulase.
Coagulase Test Procedure
- The slide test detects bound coagulase; a bacterial colony is mixed with plasma to check for clumping.
- Tube coagulase test involves emulsifying colonies in plasma and observing for clot formation after incubation.
Results Interpretation
- Positive coagulase indicates S. aureus, while some S. saprophyticus strains may also produce clumping factors.
- False positives can arise from auto-agglutination or if colonies are from high salt environments (e.g., Mannitol Salt Agar).
Sources of Error
- Some Staphylococcus strains may produce fibrinolysin, which could dissolve clots if incubated longer than four hours.
- Media with high salt concentrations can lead to misleading positive results.
Thermostable DNase and Lysostaphin Testing
- Thermostable DNase is effective for rapidly screening for staphylococcal enterotoxins in dairy products.
- Lysostaphin is an endopeptidase that targets specific peptide linkages in Staphylococcus cells, rendering susceptible strains vulnerable to osmotic lysis.
- Micrococcus species resist lysostaphin due to the absence of the glycine-rich interpeptide bridge.
Summary of Cultural Characteristics
- S. aureus grows well on various media and can be identified by pigment production and colony morphology.
- Routine testing for coagulase is essential for distinguishing pathogenic strains in laboratory settings.
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