Transcription of Staphylococcus S. aureus S. epidermidis saprophyticus S ...
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Page 1 of 5 Miramar College Biology 205 Microbiology Staphylococcal Unknowns Background The identification of bacterial pathogens, particularly from closely related non pathogens is extremely important to the field of medical microbiology. In order to do this, selective and differential media are often used. Particularly when members of the normal flora can be opportunistic pathogens, it is important to have on hand easy ways of identification so that useful and appropriate treatment can be begun. The bacterial genus Staphylococcus contains three species of medical importance: S. aureus , S. epidermidis and S.
contains three species of medical importance: S. aureus, S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus. Of these three, only S. aureus is typically considered to be pathogenic, except under special circumstances. All three, however, can be found residing on the skin and
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