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- Q1What is the virulence factor of S. aureus that has an affinity for the Fc region of IgG?EnterotoxinProtein ACapsuleBeta exotoxin30s
- Q2What color do S. aureus colonies turn on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?YellowGreenBlueRed30s
- Q3What positive result indicates Staphylococcus aureus in the Catalase test?Slow fizzingNo bubblesDiscolorationCopious bubbles/effervescence30s
- Q4What is the expected result for Staphylococcus epidermidis in the Coagulase test using the tube method?Weak clotPartial clotClot formationNo clot30s
- Q5What virulence factor in S. aureus helps in breaking down fibrin clots?Protein ACapsuleStaphylokinaseHyaluronidase30s
- Q6What color change indicates a positive Microdase test result?YellowBlue to purple-blueGreenRed30s
- Q7Which Staphylococcus species is commonly associated with urinary tract infections in sexually active young women?Staphylococcus lugdunensisStaphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus saprophyticusStaphylococcus epidermidis30s
- Q8What is the Gram stain appearance of Staphylococcus species?Gram-positive rodsGram-positive cocci in clustersGram-positive cocci in chainsGram-negative bacilli30s
- Q9What enzyme in S. pneumoniae is responsible for lysing red blood cells?PneumolysinAmidaseCoagulaseCatalase30s
- Q10What medium is commonly used for the Bile Esculin Hydrolysis test?Mannitol salt agarNutrient agarBlood agar plateBile esculin slant30s
- Q11What is the main virulence factor of S. aureus that binds to Fc of IgG?Beta exotoxinProtein ACapsuleStaphylokinase30s
- Q12What color change is observed for S. aureus colonies on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?BlueRedGreenYellow30s
- Q13What is the expected result for Staphylococcus epidermidis on a Novobiocin sensitivity test?No inhibitionSensitive (>16 mm ZOI)Resistant (<16 mm ZOI)Not tested30s
- Q14Which virulence factor in S. aureus is responsible for disrupting cell membranes?Beta exotoxinProtein ACapsuleHyaluronidase30s
- Q15What does a bright red color indicate in the PYR test?Neutral resultPositive result for Enterococcus faecalis and S. pyogenesNegative resultContaminated sample30s