Staphylococcus aureus

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  1. 5. a type of infection commonly caused by staphylococcus aureus in the bones.
  2. 8. a type of enzyme that destroys host tissue
  3. 15. a major bacterial pathogen causing infections like osteomyelitis and pneumonia
  4. 19. the shape of staphylococcus aureus bacteria under a microscope.
  5. 21. surface molecules used by staph aureus to adhere to host issues.
  6. 23. bloodstream infection caused by staph aureus.
  7. 24. an enzyme that staph aureus produces to break down DNA.
  8. 25. another term for abscesses caused by staphylococcus aureus.
  9. 26. Staphylococcus aureus is known for resistance to some types of this.
  10. 27. an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat staph aureus infections.
  11. 29. layer of tissue that often infects the skin by staph aureus.
  12. 30. this structure of staphylococcus aureus is often targeted in immune responses.
  13. 31. common inhabitant of the human skin and mucous membranes.
  14. 33. skin infection of layers, sometimes caused by S.aureus.
  15. 35. Type of condition that increases risk of Staphylococcus aureus infections.
  16. 36. negative, the opposite gram stain of staph aureus.
  17. 38. staphylococcus aureus can form this kind of structure on surfaces, which can lead to chronic infections
  18. 39. involves culturing the bacteria from wound samples, blood or other bodily fluids.
  19. 41. Staphylococcus aureus staining result in Gram staining.
  20. 46. the toxin produced by staphylococcus aureus that causes food poisoning.
  21. 47. shape of staphylococcus aureus
  22. 48. regular hand washing and proper wound care are crucial for preventing the spread of staph aureus.
  23. 49. Vancomycin-intermediate strain of Staphylococcus aureus.
  24. 50. medical procedure which increase the risk of serious staph aureus infections.
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  1. 1. the primary defense against staphylococcal infections.
  2. 2. severe condition associated with staphylococcus aureus infections leading to organ failure.
  3. 3. Higher for patients with chronic conditions or those in healthcare settings.
  4. 4. type of infections commonly caused by staphylococcus aureus.
  5. 6. Common area of the body where Staphylococcus aureus infections occur.
  6. 7. what can be used to view/identify staphylococcus aureus.
  7. 9. how staph aureus spreads, often through contamination through hands.
  8. 10. common short form for staphylococcus aureus.
  9. 11. a recent method used to study staph aureus that involves technology.
  10. 12. Abbreviation for a drug-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus.
  11. 13. a serious lung infection that staphylococcus aureus can cause.
  12. 14. type of heart infection caused by staphylococcus aureus.
  13. 16. condition where staphylococcus aureus causes a severe reaction to the toxin.
  14. 17. U.S. agency that tracks and provides data on Staphylococcus aureus infections.
  15. 18. clusters resembling a bunch of grapes.
  16. 20. Staphylococcus aureus can cause skin and wound
  17. 22. a type of staph aureus infection in hair follicles.
  18. 28. vancomycin resistant strain of staphylococcus aureus.
  19. 32. staphylococcus aureus secrete these to increase pathogenicity.
  20. 34. enzyme produced by staphylococcus aureus that breaks down blood clots.
  21. 37. anaerobe, type of metabolism used by staph aureus when oxygen is limited.
  22. 40. immune proteins used to capture toxins from staphylococcus aureus.
  23. 42. staphylococcus aureus is classified as which type of microorganism
  24. 43. A, binds to antibodies, interfering with immune responses.
  25. 44. a common symptom of staphylococcus aureus in the skin.
  26. 45. corneum, outermost layer of the skin where staph aureus colonizes.