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1What percentage of the population carries Staphylococcus aureus in their nose?
A)1-2 %
B)10-15 %
C)25-30 %



2Carriers of Staphylococcus aureus have no symptoms, and don’t know they are carriers unless they have a culture performed.
A)True
B)False



3Which of the following traits is not a characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus ?
A)Highly resistant to drying
B)Highly resistant to extremes in pH
C)Highly resistant to high temperatures
D)Resistant to high salt (7.5%)
E)Highly resistant to high sugar concentrations



4MRSA infections have only been associated with healthcare settings.
A)True
B)False



5Which type of media is used to determine the species of staphylococcus in an isolate?
A)Selective media
B)Differential media







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