
Select the True statement regarding staphylococci and staphylococcal wound infections.
A) Staphylococcus aureus forms biofilms but lacks virulence factors and is not very pathogenic.
B) Staphylococcus epidermidis produces several virulence factors, including exotoxins.
C) Both HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA are resistant to multiple antibiotics, including sulfa drugs and tetracyclines.
D) Some S. epidermisis strains produce superantigens that activate many helper T cells, causing a cytokine storm.
E) S. aureus and S. epidermidis are both coagulase-positive, encapsulated organisms.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q47: Bites by little children typically cause few
Q48: Why might Candida albicans become pathogenic in
Q49: What is NOT a reason why an
Q50: Individuals who have recovered from tetanus are
Q51: Both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
A) are
Q53: Would babies need to be immunized against
Q54: Staphylococci are the leading cause of wound
Q55: All staphylococci are coagulase positive.
Q56: How is Staphylococcus aureus distinguished from Staphylococcus
Q57: Rowley Pharmaceutical company produces a drug that
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents