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Where is Staphylococcus aureus commonly found?
Staphylococcus aureus or “staph” is a type of bacteria found on human skin, in the nose, armpit, groin, and other areas.
What are some other factors that might have contributed to rapid growth of Aureus in the chicken salad?
Insufficient cleaning of the processing equipment or utensils, storage in unsanitary environments, prolonged exposure of prepared food at room temperature, inadequate cold-holding temperature, and slow cooling of the prepared food are other contributing factors responsible for S. aureus foodborne disease outbreaks.
Which of the following environmental factors encourage the growth of Staphylococcus aureus?
Growth conditions: Temperature range: 4-46 °C (39-115°F) for growth and toxin production. Optimum Temperature: 37°C (98.6°F) pH range: 4.8-8.0.
Is Staphylococcus aureus a facultative anaerobe?
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive facultative aerobe that can grow in the absence of oxygen by fermentation or by using an alternative electron acceptor.
How common is Staphylococcus aureus?
Staphylococcus aureus is present in the nose (usually temporarily) of about 30\% of healthy adults and on the skin of about 20\%. The percentages are higher for people who are patients in a hospital or who work there.
How can Staphylococcus be prevented?
These commonsense precautions can help lower your risk of developing staph infections:
- Wash your hands. Careful hand-washing is your best defense against germs.
- Keep wounds covered.
- Reduce tampon risks.
- Keep personal items personal.
- Wash clothing and bedding in hot water.
- Take food safety precautions.
What are ways to prevent Staphylococcus aureus?
What can cause Staphylococcus aureus?
These bacteria are spread by having direct contact with an infected person, by using a contaminated object, or by inhaling infected droplets dispersed by sneezing or coughing.
What class is Staphylococcus aureus?
Bacilli
Staphylococcus aureus/Class
Why is it important to study Staphylococcus aureus?
Because S aureus is a major cause of nosocomial and community-acquired infections, it is necessary to determine the relatedness of isolates collected during the investigation of an outbreak.