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  • Q1
    What is the virulence factor of S. aureus that has an affinity for the Fc region of IgG?
    Enterotoxin
    Protein A
    Capsule
    Beta exotoxin
    30s
  • Q2
    What color do S. aureus colonies turn on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?
    Yellow
    Green
    Blue
    Red
    30s
  • Q3
    What positive result indicates Staphylococcus aureus in the Catalase test?
    Slow fizzing
    No bubbles
    Discoloration
    Copious bubbles/effervescence
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the expected result for Staphylococcus epidermidis in the Coagulase test using the tube method?
    Weak clot
    Partial clot
    Clot formation
    No clot
    30s
  • Q5
    What virulence factor in S. aureus helps in breaking down fibrin clots?
    Protein A
    Capsule
    Staphylokinase
    Hyaluronidase
    30s
  • Q6
    What color change indicates a positive Microdase test result?
    Yellow
    Blue to purple-blue
    Green
    Red
    30s
  • Q7
    Which Staphylococcus species is commonly associated with urinary tract infections in sexually active young women?
    Staphylococcus lugdunensis
    Staphylococcus aureus
    Staphylococcus saprophyticus
    Staphylococcus epidermidis
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the Gram stain appearance of Staphylococcus species?
    Gram-positive rods
    Gram-positive cocci in clusters
    Gram-positive cocci in chains
    Gram-negative bacilli
    30s
  • Q9
    What enzyme in S. pneumoniae is responsible for lysing red blood cells?
    Pneumolysin
    Amidase
    Coagulase
    Catalase
    30s
  • Q10
    What medium is commonly used for the Bile Esculin Hydrolysis test?
    Mannitol salt agar
    Nutrient agar
    Blood agar plate
    Bile esculin slant
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the main virulence factor of S. aureus that binds to Fc of IgG?
    Beta exotoxin
    Protein A
    Capsule
    Staphylokinase
    30s
  • Q12
    What color change is observed for S. aureus colonies on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?
    Blue
    Red
    Green
    Yellow
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the expected result for Staphylococcus epidermidis on a Novobiocin sensitivity test?
    No inhibition
    Sensitive (>16 mm ZOI)
    Resistant (<16 mm ZOI)
    Not tested
    30s
  • Q14
    Which virulence factor in S. aureus is responsible for disrupting cell membranes?
    Beta exotoxin
    Protein A
    Capsule
    Hyaluronidase
    30s
  • Q15
    What does a bright red color indicate in the PYR test?
    Neutral result
    Positive result for Enterococcus faecalis and S. pyogenes
    Negative result
    Contaminated sample
    30s

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