Staphylococcus saprophyticus is Gram (+), catalase (+), coagulase (-), urease (+), novobiocin resistant, and γ-hemolytic; it is normal flora of the female genital tract and causes uncomplicated UTIs, particularly in young college-aged women ('honeymoon cystitis').
Staphylococcus saprophyticus es Gram (+), catalasa (+), coagulasa (-), ureasa (+), novobiocin resistente y γ-hemolítico; es flora normal del tracto genital femenino y causa ITU no complicada, especialmente en mujeres jóvenes universitarias ('cistitis de luna de miel').
| Front | Staphylococci saprophyticus List (6) features of the organism Where is it normally found? What is the primary manifestation and what population does it primarily present in? |
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| Back | Catalase (+) Coagulase (-) Urease (+) Novobiocin resistant γ-hemolytic Normal flora of female genital tract and perineum Manifestations ↓ uncomplicated UTI college ♀ freshman who start to fuck ("honeymoon cystitis") |
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