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Staphylococci: Identification & Characteristics by Joseline Soriano is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses Staphylococcus, specifically focusing on Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS). It provides details on their morphology, growth characteristics, identification tests including catalase, coagulase and antibiotic susceptibility. S. aureus is described as a pathogenic bacterium that can cause various purulent infections and diseases in humans through the production of several virulence factors including hemolysins, toxins and enzymes.

Author

Joseline Soriano

Language

EN