Assessment of Urinary tract infections: Pathology review: Video | Osmosis

Question

A 23-year-old woman presents to the primary care clinic due to a burning sensation with urination. The symptoms started 3 days ago and now cause the patient to wake up multiple times at night to urinate. Past medical history is unremarkable. The patient is sexually active with their spouse. Physical examination is unremarkable and vital signs are within normal limits. Urinalysis is positive for leukocytes and leukocyte esterase. Urine culture reveals growth of Gram-positive cocci. Which of the following is a feature of the causative organism most likely responsible for this patient&#8217;s condition? &#160;

Accepted Answer

Novobiocin resistant

Answer

Coagulase positive

Answer

Catalase negative

Answer

Intracellular microorganism

Answer

Novobiocin sensitive

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Urinary tract infections: Pathology review

Pathology

Renal system