GRAM POS COCCI & GRAM NEG COCCI

Staphylococci colonies seen in BAP

• yellow pinhead

• white pinhead

• yellow pinpoint

• white pinpoint

alpha hemolysis shows what kind of hemolysis

• green, complete hemolysis

• clear, complete hemolysis

• green, partial hemolysis

• clear, partial hemolysis

Its purpose is for the enrichment of the pigment production of Staphylococcus spp. (test/media)

From the previous question,

S. aureus produces what pigment? S. citreus?

Reagent used in catalase test.

Inhibitor agent of MSA.

Tube anticoagulant used in coagulase test.

Leukocidin is also known as

• Panton Valentine Factor

• Leukocytic factor

• Leukocyte Toxin Factor

In tube coagulase, it is important to check for the test since S. aureus have the ability to dissolve clot. What is the enzyme exhibiting this action?

Group A Strep are resistant to Bacitracin because of its Taxo A factor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Ha?