Staphylococcus and Antibiotic Resistance Quiz
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Which antibiotic is considered the drug of choice to treat hospital acquired MRSA?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Vancomycin (correct)
  • Penicillin
  • Linezolid

What is the characteristic feature of Bullous impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

  • Fever and chills
  • Large, fluid-filled blisters (correct)
  • Small, itchy, raised vesicles
  • Localized redness and swelling

Which bacterium is responsible for causing UTI in young women?

  • S. saprophyticus (correct)
  • S. aureus
  • S. epidermidis
  • E. coli

What is the mechanism through which Staphylococcal food poisoning acts?

<p>Stimulation of vagus nerve and brain vomiting center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does methicillin resistance expression increase in Staphylococcus aureus?

<p>30°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Bullous impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

<p>Presence of bullae and honey-colored crusts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Methicillin resistance expression in Staphylococcus aureus?

<p>Incubation at 30â—¦C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment for Staphylococcal food poisoning?

<p>Conservative treatment without antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for causing UTI in young women?

<p>Staphylococcus saprophyticus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice to treat hospital acquired MRSA?

<p>Vancomycin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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