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|QuestionAuthor={{YD}} (Reviewed by Serge Korjian) | |QuestionAuthor= {{YD}} (Reviewed by Serge Korjian) | ||
|ExamType=USMLE Step 1 | |ExamType=USMLE Step 1 | ||
|MainCategory=Microbiology | |MainCategory=Microbiology | ||
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|MainCategory=Microbiology | |MainCategory=Microbiology | ||
|SubCategory=General Principles | |SubCategory=General Principles | ||
|Prompt=In an experiment, a researcher obtains swab samples from 50 asymptomatic volunteers to detect the possible bacterial species that colonize uninfected individuals. He isolates several species and records his findings. Despite a significant similarily between recovered species, the growth of the bacteria shown in the image below was noted in approximately | |Prompt=In an experiment, a researcher obtains swab samples from 50 asymptomatic volunteers to detect the possible bacterial species that colonize uninfected individuals. He isolates several species and records his findings. Despite a significant similarily between recovered species, the growth of the bacteria shown in the image below was noted in approximately 35% of his subjects. Which of the following is most likely the site of colonization of the cultured organism? | ||
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|Explanation=The image shown above is that of ''Staphylococcus aureus''. ''S. aureus'' is a gram-positive (violet color on gram-stain) coccus (circular shape) organized in clusters that resemble grapes. In fact, the Greek word "staphyle" means "grape". Staphylococcus aureus classically colonizes the anterior nares. | |Explanation=The image shown above is that of ''Staphylococcus aureus''. ''S. aureus'' is a gram-positive (violet color on gram-stain) coccus (circular shape) organized in clusters that resemble grapes. In fact, the Greek word "staphyle" means "grape". ''Staphylococcus aureus'' classically colonizes the skin transiently and anterior nares more persistently. In approximately 30% of individuals, ''S. aureus'' can be found in the anterior nares with absolutely no symptoms. Other sites of ''S. aureus'' colonization are also possible, such as in the throat. Nasal carriage of ''S. aureus'' has become a way of spread of multiresistant staphylococci, such as methicillin-resistant ''S. aureus'' (MRSA). S. aureus is rather virulent due to several factors including its polysaccharide capsule, surface adhesins, exotoxins (hemolysins, superantigens, & Panton-Valentine toxin), as well as the ability to form biofilms most often detected in ''S. aureus'' species that are able to persist in the anterior nares and colonize mucosal surfaces. | ||
|AnswerA=Rectum | |AnswerA=Rectum | ||
|AnswerAExp=Several organisms, such as Lactobacilli, can colonize the rectum. | |AnswerAExp=Several organisms, such as Lactobacilli, can colonize the rectum. | ||
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|AnswerEExp=Several bacteria can colonize the nasopharynx, such as Neisseria species, ''H. influenzae'' type B, ''M. catarrhalis'', and ''S. pneumoniae''. | |AnswerEExp=Several bacteria can colonize the nasopharynx, such as Neisseria species, ''H. influenzae'' type B, ''M. catarrhalis'', and ''S. pneumoniae''. | ||
|EducationalObjectives=''Staphylococcus aureus'' are gram-positive cocci that are arranged in clusters. The classical site of primary colonization is the anterior nares. | |EducationalObjectives=''Staphylococcus aureus'' are gram-positive cocci that are arranged in clusters. The classical site of primary colonization is the anterior nares. | ||
|References=Hu L, Umeda A, Kondo S, et al. Typing of Staphylococcus aureus colonising human nasal carriers by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. J Med Microbiol. 1995; 42(2):127-32. | |References=Hu L, Umeda A, Kondo S, et al. Typing of Staphylococcus aureus colonising human nasal carriers by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. J Med Microbiol. 1995; 42(2):127-32.<br> | ||
Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014.<br> | |||
Image attribution: Bobjgalindo. 2005. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license. | Image attribution: Bobjgalindo. 2005. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license. | ||
|RightAnswer=D | |RightAnswer=D | ||
Latest revision as of 01:52, 28 October 2020
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Yazan Daaboul, M.D. (Reviewed by Serge Korjian)]] |
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| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Microbiology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::General Principles |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::In an experiment, a researcher obtains swab samples from 50 asymptomatic volunteers to detect the possible bacterial species that colonize uninfected individuals. He isolates several species and records his findings. Despite a significant similarily between recovered species, the growth of the bacteria shown in the image below was noted in approximately 35% of his subjects. Which of the following is most likely the site of colonization of the cultured organism?
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| Answer A | AnswerA::Rectum |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp::Several organisms, such as Lactobacilli, can colonize the rectum. |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Oral cavity |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp::Anaerobes, such as ''Actinomyces israelii'' colonize the oral cavity. |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Vagina |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp::Several organisms, such as Lactobacilli, can colonize the vagina. |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Anterior nares |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp::''Staphylococcus aureus'' colonizes the anterior nares. |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Nasopharynx |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp::Several bacteria can colonize the nasopharynx, such as Neisseria species, ''H. influenzae'' type B, ''M. catarrhalis'', and ''S. pneumoniae''. |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::D |
| Explanation | [[Explanation::The image shown above is that of Staphylococcus aureus. S. aureus is a gram-positive (violet color on gram-stain) coccus (circular shape) organized in clusters that resemble grapes. In fact, the Greek word "staphyle" means "grape". Staphylococcus aureus classically colonizes the skin transiently and anterior nares more persistently. In approximately 30% of individuals, S. aureus can be found in the anterior nares with absolutely no symptoms. Other sites of S. aureus colonization are also possible, such as in the throat. Nasal carriage of S. aureus has become a way of spread of multiresistant staphylococci, such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). S. aureus is rather virulent due to several factors including its polysaccharide capsule, surface adhesins, exotoxins (hemolysins, superantigens, & Panton-Valentine toxin), as well as the ability to form biofilms most often detected in S. aureus species that are able to persist in the anterior nares and colonize mucosal surfaces. Educational Objective: Staphylococcus aureus are gram-positive cocci that are arranged in clusters. The classical site of primary colonization is the anterior nares. |
| Approved | Approved::Yes |
| Keyword | WBRKeyword::Staphylococcus, WBRKeyword::Staphylococcal, WBRKeyword::Anterior nares, WBRKeyword::Colonization, WBRKeyword::Culture, WBRKeyword::Swab, WBRKeyword::Gram-positive, WBRKeyword::Cocci, WBRKeyword::Coccus |
| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |
