The mnemonic 'SHiNE SKiS' identifies encapsulated bacteria that are positive on Quellung testing: S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, E. coli, Salmonella, K. pneumoniae, and group B Streptococcus.
The mnemonic 'SHiNE SKiS' refers to encapsulated bacteria that are Quellung reaction positive, including S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, E. coli, Salmonella, K. pneumoniae, and group B Strep.
| Front | What organism does the mnemonic below cite? What do these organism have in common? SHiNE SKiS |
|---|---|
| Back | Encapsulated with (+) quellung reaction S.pneumoniae H.influenzae Neisseria meningitidis E.coli Salmonella Klebsiella pneumoniae group b Strep |
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