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S. aureus is a gram ______ cocci that forms grape-like clusters
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What is the shape of Staphylococcus aureus?
______ and coagulase are both positive in S. aureus
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Transmission of S. aureus can occur by person to person contact, ______, and ingestion of enterotoxins
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What is the major mode of transmission for S. aureus?
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S. aureus is a major cause of many ______ infections
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Which disease is caused by heat-resistant enterotoxins produced by S. aureus?
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Excessive use of methicillin can lead to ______
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Excessive use of methicillin can lead to the development of ______, which can cause serious nosocomial infections and bacteremia
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"Test your knowledge on Staphylococcus aureus - the gram-positive bacterium responsible for opportunistic infections and nosocomial outbreaks. Learn about its general characteristics, transmission routes, and the diseases it can cause. Put your understanding to the test with our informative quiz!"
