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Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Staphylococci compared to Streptococci?
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?
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?
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?
How are Staphylococci primarily transmitted from human to human?
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Where are Staphylococci commonly found in the human body?
Where are Staphylococci commonly found in the human body?
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