Staphylococcus: Gram Positive Cocci and Infections

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Which of the following strains of Staphylococcus aureus is known for its multiple drug resistance?

Methicillin resistant staph.aureus (MRSA)

What is a common complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection?

Rheumatic fever

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Coagulase negative staphylococcus?

More pathogenic than S. aureus

What is a common source of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection?

<p>Normal nasopharynx flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of disease caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>Puerperal fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus?

<p>Can cause skin infections and food poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of nosocomial UTIs caused by Enterococcus?

<p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

<p>Gonorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does treatment of Streptococcus pneumoniae often fail?

<p>Due to antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the antibiotic-resistant strain of Enterococcus?

<p>VRE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis?

<p>Meningococcal meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of treatment failures in Streptococcus pneumoniae due to antibiotic resistance?

<p>60-70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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