Why Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis Able to Colonize Plastic Materials Used

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why is Staphylococcus epidermidis able to colonize plastic materials used in medical procedures?

• A) It has fimbriae that allow it to attach to plastic surfaces.
• B) It can bind to fibronectin, a blood protein that coats plastic implants.
• C) It produces coagulase that allows it to colonize inert surfaces such as titanium.
• D) It can produce a glycocalyx that allows it to form biofilms.
• E) These are all factors that allow S. epidermidis to colonize implants.

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