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What is the characteristic of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in terms of its shape and arrangement?
What is the characteristic of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in terms of its shape and arrangement?
- Gram -, bacilli in pairs
- Gram +, cocci in clusters (correct)
- Gram -, cocci in clusters
- Gram +, bacilli in chains
Which of the following enzymes is not produced by Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
Which of the following enzymes is not produced by Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
- Coagulase (correct)
- Catalase
- Lipase
- Urease
What is the primary site of normal microbiota of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
What is the primary site of normal microbiota of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
- Female genital tract and perineum (correct)
- Male genital tract and perineum
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Upper respiratory tract
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is resistant to which of the following antibiotics?
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is resistant to which of the following antibiotics?
What is the ranking of Staphylococcus saprophyticus as a cause of uncomplicated UTI in young females?
What is the ranking of Staphylococcus saprophyticus as a cause of uncomplicated UTI in young females?
Which of the following properties of Staphylococcus saprophyticus is similar to Staphylococcus epidermidis?
Which of the following properties of Staphylococcus saprophyticus is similar to Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the significance of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in the female genital tract?
What is the significance of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in the female genital tract?
How does the coagulase production of Staphylococcus saprophyticus compare to that of other Staphylococcus species?
How does the coagulase production of Staphylococcus saprophyticus compare to that of other Staphylococcus species?
What is the relationship between Staphylococcus saprophyticus and E coli in terms of UTI in young females?
What is the relationship between Staphylococcus saprophyticus and E coli in terms of UTI in young females?
What is the significance of the catalase test in the identification of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
What is the significance of the catalase test in the identification of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
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Staphylococcus saprophyticus Characteristics
- Gram-positive, catalase-positive, coagulase-negative, and urease-positive cocci that grow in clusters
Identification and Differentiation
- Resistant to novobiocin (in contrast to Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is novobiocin-sensitive)
Habitat and Prevalence
- Normal microbiota of the female genital tract and perineum
Clinical Significance
- Second most common cause of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young females, after E. coli
Staphylococcus saprophyticus Characteristics
- Gram-positive, catalase-positive, coagulase-negative, and urease-positive cocci that grow in clusters
Identification and Differentiation
- Resistant to novobiocin (in contrast to Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is novobiocin-sensitive)
Habitat and Prevalence
- Normal microbiota of the female genital tract and perineum
Clinical Significance
- Second most common cause of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young females, after E. coli
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