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What is the study of general principles of scientific classification and naming organisms known as?
What is the study of general principles of scientific classification and naming organisms known as?
- Nomenclature
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Evolutionary relationships
- Phenotypic similarities
How are the family and genus names of microorganisms typically formatted according to international rules?
How are the family and genus names of microorganisms typically formatted according to international rules?
- Italicized (correct)
- In parentheses
- Underlined
- Bolded
Which enzyme is used to divide Staphylococci into pathogenic and relatively nonpathogenic strains?
Which enzyme is used to divide Staphylococci into pathogenic and relatively nonpathogenic strains?
- Lipase
- Coagulase (correct)
- Amylase
- Catalase
Which species of Staphylococcus is characterized as very virulent and resistant to dessication, temperature, and salt despite not forming spores?
Which species of Staphylococcus is characterized as very virulent and resistant to dessication, temperature, and salt despite not forming spores?
What distinguishes Staphylococcus coagulase-negative from Staphylococcus aureus?
What distinguishes Staphylococcus coagulase-negative from Staphylococcus aureus?
Which term refers to the practical use of a classification scheme for organisms?
Which term refers to the practical use of a classification scheme for organisms?
Based on what characteristic can organisms be organized into progressively more inclusive groups (taxons)?
Based on what characteristic can organisms be organized into progressively more inclusive groups (taxons)?
Which component of the Staphylococcus genus is responsible for synthesis of the enzyme coagulase?
Which component of the Staphylococcus genus is responsible for synthesis of the enzyme coagulase?
Which term refers to the systematic naming of organisms based on international rules according to their characteristics?
Which term refers to the systematic naming of organisms based on international rules according to their characteristics?
What distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
What distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
Which of the following is true about S. aureus and S. epidermidis in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is true about S. aureus and S. epidermidis in the oral cavity?
In which of the following conditions can Staphylococci be found in the oral cavity?
In which of the following conditions can Staphylococci be found in the oral cavity?
What is the significance of S. aureus and S. epidermidis when isolated from polymicrobial infectious processes?
What is the significance of S. aureus and S. epidermidis when isolated from polymicrobial infectious processes?
Where can cavernous sinus thrombosis originate from?
Where can cavernous sinus thrombosis originate from?
What type of infection can result in facial malignant staphylococcal infection?
What type of infection can result in facial malignant staphylococcal infection?
In which of the following dental conditions can Staphylococci be found?
In which of the following dental conditions can Staphylococci be found?
What should be considered when isolating Staphylococci from cultures of the oral cavity?
What should be considered when isolating Staphylococci from cultures of the oral cavity?
What is the significance of S. aureus and S. epidermidis being present in dental plaque of immunocompromised patients?
What is the significance of S. aureus and S. epidermidis being present in dental plaque of immunocompromised patients?
What should be taken into account when sampling for Staphylococci in the oral cavity?
What should be taken into account when sampling for Staphylococci in the oral cavity?
What can Staphylococci indicate when found in cultures from the oral cavity?
What can Staphylococci indicate when found in cultures from the oral cavity?
Which statement about Staphylococcus aureus is FALSE?
Which statement about Staphylococcus aureus is FALSE?
What is the main difference between Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci?
What is the main difference between Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci?
Which toxin is NOT produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which toxin is NOT produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
In which type of infection would you expect to see folllowulitis, furuncle, and impetigo?
In which type of infection would you expect to see folllowulitis, furuncle, and impetigo?
What is the treatment of choice for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What is the treatment of choice for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which factor is essential for the infection by coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
Which factor is essential for the infection by coagulase-negative Staphylococci?
