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Which of the following tests is positive for Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following tests is positive for Staphylococcus aureus?
- Bacitracin susceptibility test
- Bile Esculin Hydrolysis test
- Inulin fermentation test
- Catalase test (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Staphylococcus aureus on Mannitol Salt Agar?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Staphylococcus aureus on Mannitol Salt Agar?
- Inulin fermenting
- Bacitracin resistant
- Mannitol fermenting (correct)
- TMP-SMZ resistant
Which virulence factor is associated with severe necrotizing pneumonia in children caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which virulence factor is associated with severe necrotizing pneumonia in children caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
- Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) (correct)
- Enterotoxin type B
- Staphyloxantin
- TSST 1
Which organism is characterized by Gm (+) cocci in CHAINS and a negative Catalase test?
Which organism is characterized by Gm (+) cocci in CHAINS and a negative Catalase test?
What is the most predominant flora of the SKIN and is an opportunistic pathogen commonly associated with nosocomial infections?
What is the most predominant flora of the SKIN and is an opportunistic pathogen commonly associated with nosocomial infections?