Staphylococcus aureus

What is the shape of Staphylococcus aureus?

• Spirochetes

• Bacilli

• Cocci

• Coccobacilli

Type of disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus

• Impetigo

• Scarlet fever

• Necrotizing fasciitis

• Folliculitis

Staphylococcus aureus is coagulase positive. How can you identify if the coagulase test is positive?

• The solution forms clot

• The solution remains clear

Why Staphylococcus aureus considered as gram positive bacteria?

• The thickness of peptidoglycan

• the shape of the bacteria

What is the result of hemolysis test for Staphylococcus aureus?

• Alpha hemolysis

• Gamma hemolysis

• Beta hemolysis