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Staphylococci (S.Aureus (infections (toxin mediated infections (TSST-…
Staphylococci
S.Aureus
virulence factors :
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attached to cells via : surface proteins laminin and biofilm formation .. capsule inhibit phagocytosis and facilitate adhesion to foreign bodies .. fibrin attach to blood clots to for protection
colonise in moist skin folds and mucosal surfaces , nasopharynx
infections
bone and joint : osteomyelitis ( haematogenous spread ), septic arthritis
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systemic : BSI and secondary endocarditis , deep abscesses liver and brain
skin and soft tissue : folliculitis , mastitis , stays , boils (impetigo) SSI and cellulitis
management
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general investigation Blood , Radiology ,ECHO and pus swap
antibiotic : flucloxacilin, cefazolin, vancomycin
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Coagulase -ve
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S.Epi
biofilm formation , associated with prosthetic devices multi drug resistance treated with methicillin and vancomycin
gram +ve , catalase +ve cocci .. coagulase test ,, +ve S,Aureus and -ve S.Epidermidis , S.Saprophyticus