Staphylococci and Streptococci General Features Quiz
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Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Staphylococci compared to Streptococci?

  • Oxidase positive & catalase negative
  • Oxidase negative & catalase positive (correct)
  • Motile and spore forming
  • Capsulated and spore forming

    • What is the major staphylococcal pathogenic species for humans?

  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus (S. citrus)
  • Staphylococcus aureus (S. pyogenes) (correct)
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. albus)

    • Which virulence factor of S. aureus is a cell wall virulence factor?

  • α toxin
  • β toxin
  • δ toxin
  • Protein A (correct)

    • How are Staphylococci primarily transmitted from human to human?

    <p>Inhalation of respiratory secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Staphylococci commonly found in the human body?

    <p>Skin, nose, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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