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Last Update: 01/28/2025 02:51 PM

Current Deck: stage 3::principles of infection::lecture 1 - staphyloccoci, stretococci, enterococci

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lab investigation of S. aureus
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- specimens: pus, sputum, feces/vomit, blood cultures, anterior nasal/perineal swabs in carriers
- gram stain: directly on film of pus, swab, sputum
- culture: blood agar - examine colonies on the next day, test for coagulase (slide test traditionally) 
- antibiotic sensitivity test 

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