Staphylococcus Saprophyticus Characteristics
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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?

  • Coagulase (correct)
  • Catalase
  • Lipase
  • Urease

    • 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?

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

    What is the ranking of Staphylococcus saprophyticus as a cause of uncomplicated UTI in young females?

    <p>Second most common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties of Staphylococcus saprophyticus is similar to Staphylococcus epidermidis?

    <p>Catalase production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in the female genital tract?

    <p>It is a normal microbiota and also a cause of uncomplicated UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the coagulase production of Staphylococcus saprophyticus compare to that of other Staphylococcus species?

    <p>It does not produce coagulase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Staphylococcus saprophyticus and E coli in terms of UTI in young females?

    <p>E coli is the most common cause of UTI, followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the catalase test in the identification of Staphylococcus saprophyticus?

    <p>It is used to distinguish it from other Gram-positive bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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    Learn about the characteristics, identification, habitat, and clinical significance of Staphylococcus saprophyticus, a Gram-positive bacteria commonly found in the female genital tract and perineum.

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