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Which virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus helps the bacterium evade the host immune response by promoting clot formation?
Which virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus helps the bacterium evade the host immune response by promoting clot formation?
- DNAse
- Hyaluronidase
- Coagulase (correct)
- Lipase
What is the function of Staphylokinase in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
What is the function of Staphylokinase in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
- Breaking down lipids on the skin surface
- Destroying DNA
- Dissolving fibrin clots to facilitate infection spread (correct)
- Promoting clot formation
Which enzyme of Staphylococcus aureus digests hyaluronic acid present in connective tissues to enhance invasion and survival in tissue?
Which enzyme of Staphylococcus aureus digests hyaluronic acid present in connective tissues to enhance invasion and survival in tissue?
- Coagulase
- DNAse
- Hyaluronidase (correct)
- Lipase
What is the main function of DNAse in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
What is the main function of DNAse in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Which enzyme of Staphylococcus aureus degrades lipids on the skin surface, allowing bacterial entry into epidermal layers?
Which enzyme of Staphylococcus aureus degrades lipids on the skin surface, allowing bacterial entry into epidermal layers?
What is the function of Staphylococcus aureus coagulase?
What is the function of Staphylococcus aureus coagulase?
Which toxin is produced by all strains of Staphylococcus aureus and suppresses phagocytosis?
Which toxin is produced by all strains of Staphylococcus aureus and suppresses phagocytosis?
Which condition is characterized by bullous exfoliative dermatitis and primarily occurs in newborns?
Which condition is characterized by bullous exfoliative dermatitis and primarily occurs in newborns?
What is the main source of hospital-acquired infections from contaminated medical instruments and devices?
What is the main source of hospital-acquired infections from contaminated medical instruments and devices?
Which skin condition presents as localized skin lesions in the form of blisters?
Which skin condition presents as localized skin lesions in the form of blisters?
What contributes to the invasiveness of Staphylococcus aureus by being associated with Gamma Toxin?
What contributes to the invasiveness of Staphylococcus aureus by being associated with Gamma Toxin?
Which factor is associated with women using highly absorbent tampons and can lead to hypotension and shock?
Which factor is associated with women using highly absorbent tampons and can lead to hypotension and shock?
Which virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus inhibits phagocytosis and promotes adhesion to host cells?
Which virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus inhibits phagocytosis and promotes adhesion to host cells?
What makes Beta-lactamase significant in the context of Staphylococcus aureus?
What makes Beta-lactamase significant in the context of Staphylococcus aureus?
Which factor contributes to the pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus by having endotoxin-like activity?
Which factor contributes to the pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus by having endotoxin-like activity?
What is the function of Protein A in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
What is the function of Protein A in Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Which factor of Staphylococcus aureus helps the bacterium evade the host immune system by inhibiting phagocytosis?
Which factor of Staphylococcus aureus helps the bacterium evade the host immune system by inhibiting phagocytosis?
What is the most common etiology of Staphylococcal food poisoning?
What is the most common etiology of Staphylococcal food poisoning?
