Med_students0about 7 years ago
A 16-year-old healthy female presents with back pain and dysuria. Her urine culture is positive for Staphylococcus . Which of the following species is the most likely organism? A. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) B. S. aureus C. S. epidermidis D. S. hominis E. Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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about 7 years ago
Staphylococcus saprophyticus commonly causes urinary tract infection (UTI) in young women; in males it is found mainly in the elderly
