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Staph Epidermidis and Staph Saprophyticus Characteristics Quiz

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Which characteristic distinguishes Staph epidermidis from Staph saprophyticus?

Staph epidermidis is catalase positive, while Staph saprophyticus is catalase negative.

Staph epidermidis is coagulase positive, while Staph saprophyticus is coagulase negative.

Staph epidermidis ferments mannitol, while Staph saprophyticus does not.

Staph epidermidis is novobiocin sensitive, while Staph saprophyticus is novobiocin resistant. (correct)

What is the primary reservoir of Staph epidermidis?

Normal skin flora (correct)

Urinary tract infections in sexually active females

Artificial joints and implanted hardware

Catheter tubes and indwelling catheters

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Staph epidermidis endocarditis?

Penicillin

Amoxicillin

Ciprofloxacin

Vancomycin (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common site of Staph epidermidis infection?

Urinary tract infections in sexually active females Signup and view all the answers

How does Staph epidermidis protect itself from antibiotics and immune cells?

By using biofilms to stick to surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Staph saprophyticus?

Associated with urinary tract infections in sexually active females Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which characteristic distinguishes Staph epidermidis from Staph saprophyticus?

What is the primary reservoir of Staph epidermidis?

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Staph epidermidis endocarditis?

Which of the following is NOT a common site of Staph epidermidis infection?

How does Staph epidermidis protect itself from antibiotics and immune cells?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Staph saprophyticus?

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