TAMU Microbiology Exam 2 questions with correct answers
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) CORRECT ANSWER Characteristics- Gram positive cocci most common staph infections can be isolated (MSA) pus forming Virulence- Enzyme: coagulase, catalase, nucleases Toxins: Cytotoxins, exfoliative toxins, enterotoxins(food poisoning), Immunity Diagnosis- Microscopy Isolation on cultures(grow rapidly/nonselective) Treatment- Antibiotics symptomatic with food poisoning Prevention- proper wound cleaning thorough hand washing Pathogenesis- antioxidant agent(Catalase) superantigens: overstimulate Tcell-receptors Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A)
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