Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Characteristics/Epidemiology

Normal vaginal flora

Causes cystitis in women
-> coagulase negative staph in urine sample is presumed s. saprophyticus

Naturally resistent to novobiocin (distinguishes from other staph)

White, non-hemolytic colonies

Sensitive to most antibiotics including penicillin G

No vaccine

No lasting immunity

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Bibliography: LWW microbiology