NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which bacteria is known for forming clusters and is a Gram Positive Cocci?

  1. Staphylococcus spp.

  2. Enterococcus species

  3. Neisseria spp.

  4. Bacteroides fragilis

The correct answer is: Staphylococcus spp.

Staphylococcus spp. is a Gram positive cocci bacteria that is known for forming grape-like clusters. This bacterium is widely distributed in nature and commonly found on human skin. It is also a common cause of infections such as skin infections, pneumonia, and bacterial sepsis. The other options are incorrect as Enterococcus species and Neisseria spp. form chains and diplococci respectively, while Bacteroides fragilis is a Gram negative bacteria.

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