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Microbiology General ec90500b

Which one of the following gram-positive organism is the most common cause of UTI among sexually active women-

A
Staphylococcus epidermidis
B
Staphylococcus aureus
C
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
D
Enterococcus
High-Yield Explanation
Staph saprophyticus Staph saprophyticus may be present on normal human skin and the periurethral area and can cause urinary tract infection, particularly in sexually active young women. Staph saprophyticus strains causing UTI are usually sensitive to most antibiotics, except nalidixic acid. Staph saprophyticus is novobiocin resistant.

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