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Staphylococcus aureus |
Staphylococcus aureus, CAP agar with 5% defibrinated sheep blood. Cultivation 24 hours, aerobic atmosphere, 37°C.
Not all strains of S.aureus are yellow pigmented. Notice a weak beta hemolysis (detail in the upper-right corner).
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Microscopy: Gram-positive cocci, nonmotile, tend to be arranged in grape-like clusters. |
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