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Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a common cause of urinary track infections. It has been shown as a contaminant of food of animal origin, most likely cattle and pigs.

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Is staphylococcus saprophyticus MOTILITY positive?

No, Staphylococcus saprophyticus is non-motile.


List three species of medically important staphylococcus?

1. Staphylococcus aureus 2. Staphylococcus epidermidis 3. Staphylococcus saprophyticus


Can staphylococcus saprophyticus hydrolyse starch?

No, it is negative


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Gram + cocci, facultative anaerobes, catalase 2) Most Staph reside harmlessly as normal flora of skin. 3) Staphylococcus epidermidis 4) Staphylococcus aureus - skin / wound infections, food poisoning 5) Staphylococcus saprophyticus - UTI


Does Staphyolococcus saprophyticus contain gelatinase?

Yes, Staphylococcus saprophyticus is known to produce gelatinase, an enzyme that allows it to degrade gelatin in its environment. This enzyme helps the bacteria break down and utilize gelatin as a nutrient source.


Is Staphylococcus saprophyticus gram positive or negative?

Yes. Staphylococci are classified as gram positive bacteria and appear as purple spheres when Gram stained.


Can staphylococcus saprophyticus cause urinary tract infections?

Existing within and around the tube-like structure that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) of about 5% of healthy males and females, S. saprophyticus is the second most common cause of unobstructed urinary tract infections


Are there different types of staph?

Yes, there are different types of staph bacteria. The most common type that causes infections in humans is Staphylococcus aureus. Other types include Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Each type can cause a variety of infections, ranging from minor skin infections to more serious conditions like sepsis.


Is staphylococcus saprophytic is a harmfully bacteria?

No, Staphylococcus saprophyticus is typically considered to be a low virulence bacterium, meaning it is less harmful compared to other Staphylococcus species. It is commonly found on human skin and mucous membranes, and can occasionally cause urinary tract infections in young women.


What test differentiate staph aureus from other staph species?

The coagulase test is used to differentiate Staphylococcus aureus from other staphylococcal species. S. aureus is coagulase-positive, meaning it can produce the enzyme that causes blood plasma to clot, while other staphylococci, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus, are typically coagulase-negative. This test is crucial for accurate identification and appropriate treatment of infections caused by these bacteria.


Justify staphylococcus saprophyticus a human pathogene and use in agricultural research but how to take measures for preventing pathogenecity?

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What is the shape of staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus is a coccus and so indiviual cells are round in shape. Groups of cells typically form grape like clusters because they divide along two planes rather than the chains formed by Streptococcus which only divide along one plane.