Question

S.epidermidisWhat are (7) main features?List (3) manifestations

Accepted Answer

Gram (+)Catalase (+)Coagulase (-)Urease (+)γ-hemolyticNovobiocin sensitiveDoes not ferment MannitolIt forms the normal flora of epidermis but can contaminate blood culturesManifestations↓Prosthetic heart valves → EndocarditisIV catheter colonization → UTIIV drug users→ Tricuspid endocarditis

Front	*S.epidermidis* What are (7) main features? List (3) manifestations
Back	Gram (+) Catalase (+) Coagulase (-) Urease (+) γ-hemolytic Novobiocin sensitive Does not ferment Mannitol It forms the normal flora of epidermis but can contaminate blood cultures Manifestations ↓ Prosthetic heart valves → Endocarditis IV catheter colonization → UTI IV drug users→ Tricuspid endocarditis

Manifestations Endocarditis Iv S.Epidermidis Main Features List Gram