Exam 18: The Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Cocci of Medical Importance

List three enzymes and four toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus.For each enzyme and toxin, discuss its effect on patient tissues and how it contributes to virulence of this pathogen.

Local Staphylococcus aureus infections often involve formation of an abscess.

Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Neisseria tend to stimulate pus production and are collectively referred to as _____ cocci.

All of the following are correct about Staphylococcus aureus, except

A pregnant woman is told she has a positive CAMP test and should be treated with a course of antibiotics.This test is indicative of

Which organism is associated with commonly causing urinary tract infections in sexually active young adult and adolescent females?

The viridans streptococci are

The production of the enzyme _____ by Staphylococcus aureus is a key characteristic used to identify it from other species of Staphylococcus.

All of the following pertain to gonorrhea, except

Pneumovax is a vaccine for prevention of disease caused by strains of Neisseria meningitidis.