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Which test could aid in the identification of Streptococcus pyogenes?
A B-hemolytic, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus resistant to bacitracin and sulfamethoxazole is likely to be:
The CAMP test is based on enhanced hemolysis between CAMP factor and B-lysin from:
A nonhemolytic, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus that is PYR positive is also expected to be:
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The optochin test is most valuable in the identification of:
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Study Notes
Identification of Streptococcus pyogenes
- B-hemolytic, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus resistant to bacitracin and sulfamethoxazole is likely to be Streptococcus pyogenes.
CAMP Test
- The CAMP test is based on enhanced hemolysis between CAMP factor and B-lysin from Staphylococcus aureus.
Identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae
- A nonhemolytic, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus that is PYR positive is also expected to be Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Optochin Test
- The optochin test is most valuable in the identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Test your knowledge of clinical bacteriology by identifying three tests useful for the identification of Streptococcus pyogenes. Explore key characteristics and diagnostic methods for this pathogen.
