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What is the main virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the main virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus?
- Protein A (correct)
- Protein B
- Hyaluronidase
- Beta-hemolysin
Which Staphylococcus aureus enzyme destroys red blood cells, neutrophils, macrophages, and platelets?
Which Staphylococcus aureus enzyme destroys red blood cells, neutrophils, macrophages, and platelets?
- Hemolysin (correct)
- Coagulase
- Hyaluronidase
- Catalase
What characteristic feature of Staphylococcus aureus allows it to evade opsonization and phagocytosis?
What characteristic feature of Staphylococcus aureus allows it to evade opsonization and phagocytosis?
- Formation of beta-hemolytic colonies
- Fermentation of mannitol
- Expression of Protein A (correct)
- Production of catalase
Which agar would turn yellow if Staphylococcus aureus ferments it?
Which agar would turn yellow if Staphylococcus aureus ferments it?
Where does Staphylococcus aureus commonly colonize in the human body?
Where does Staphylococcus aureus commonly colonize in the human body?
How does Staphylococcus aureus mainly spread through contaminated foods?
How does Staphylococcus aureus mainly spread through contaminated foods?
What is the most common cause of Septic Arthritis in adults?
What is the most common cause of Septic Arthritis in adults?
What is the rapid onset condition characterized by large, erythematous abscesses?
What is the rapid onset condition characterized by large, erythematous abscesses?
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in adults?
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in adults?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
Which antibiotic is typically used to treat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)?
Which antibiotic is typically used to treat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)?
