Question

S.epidermidis  S.saprophyticus What are (3) key diagnostics features of above organisms?Add a note on their respective antibiotic sensitivity to novobiocin

Accepted Answer

Both are catalase (+)Both are coagulase (-)Both are urease (+)S.epidermidis = novobiocin-susceptibleS.saprophyticus = novobiocin-resistant

Front	*S.epidermidis* S.saprophyticus What are (3) key diagnostics features of above organisms? Add a note on their respective antibiotic sensitivity to novobiocin
Back	Both are catalase (+) Both are coagulase (-) Both are urease (+) S.epidermidis = novobiocin-susceptible S.saprophyticus = novobiocin-resistant

Are S Novobiocin R S.Epidermidis S.Saprophyticus Key Diagnostics