5 Questions
Which bacterial species is most commonly associated with cystitis in patients?
S saprophyticus
What is the main mechanism by which most S aureus strains are resistant to conventional penicillin?
Synthesis of penicillinase enzyme
Which gene is responsible for conferring methicillin resistance in S aureus?
MecA
What percentage of healthcare-associated infections caused by S aureus in the United States are due to MRSA?
40%
Which bacteria transferred the vanA gene to VRSA strains, contributing to their vancomycin resistance?
Enterococcus faecalis
Test your knowledge on diseases caused by S aureus exotoxins, including toxic shock syndrome (TSS), food poisoning, bullous impetigo, and scalded skin syndrome. Learn about the toxins produced by S aureus and their associated effects.
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