Gram-positive — Flashcards

Staphylococcus epidermidis is catalase _____

_____ is a filamentous-branching gram-positive organism that can cause brain abscess.

What is the only gram-positive bacteria to produce lipopolysaccharide (LPS)?_____

Which exotoxin from Clostridium difficile functions to bind to the brush border of the gut?_____

Which gram-positive bacteria contains granules that stain with aniline dyes (ie: methylene blue)?_____

What is the Novobiocin sensitivity of Staphylococcus epidermidis?_____

Which class of gram positive rods are spore-forming and anaerobic?_____

Which gram positive rod is catalase positive?_____

Toxic Shock Like Syndrome is caused by what organism? _____

Function of Protein A: _____