Staphylococcus epidermidis is Gram (+), catalase (+), coagulase (-), urease (+), γ-hemolytic, novobiocin sensitive, and does not ferment mannitol; it can cause endocarditis on prosthetic heart valves, UTIs, and tricuspid endocarditis in IV drug users.
Staphylococcus epidermidis es Gram (+), catalasa (+), coagulasa (-), ureasa (+), γ-hemolítico, sensible a novobiocina y no fermenta manitol; puede causar endocarditis en válvulas protésicas, ITU y endocarditis tricuspídea en usuarios de drogas IV.
| Front | S.epidermidis What are (7) main features? List (3) manifestations |
|---|---|
| Back | 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 |
Tags: microbiology
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