Pus-forming bacteria in clusters are known as?

Pus-forming bacteria in clusters are known as?

• A. Staphylococci
• B. Pathogenic
• C. MRSA
• D. Asymptomatic

Answer: (A)

Bacteria that form pus and arrange themselves in grape‑like clusters are called staphylococci. This clustering pattern is a hallmark distinguishing them from others like streptococci, which line up in long chains. Staphylococci are Gram‑positive cocci, and one well-known member is Staphylococcus aureus, which often causes pus-forming infections. MRSA is simply a methicillin‑resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus, a specific example within this group. The term pathogenic is too broad and means disease-causing in general, while asymptomatic describes lack of symptoms, not bacterial appearance or behavior.

Bacteria that form pus and arrange themselves in grape‑like clusters are called staphylococci. This clustering pattern is a hallmark distinguishing them from others like streptococci, which line up in long chains. Staphylococci are Gram‑positive cocci, and one well-known member is Staphylococcus aureus, which often causes pus-forming infections. MRSA is simply a methicillin‑resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus, a specific example within this group. The term pathogenic is too broad and means disease-causing in general, while asymptomatic describes lack of symptoms, not bacterial appearance or behavior.