What are the classification of staphylococci on coagulase test?
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The genus Staphylococcus consists of Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci that are often found as normal human microbiota of the skin and nasal cavity. There are five organisms to consider as potential human pathogens in this genus: 1. S. aureus 2. S. epidermidis 3. S. saprophiticus 4. S. haemolytRead more
The genus Staphylococcus consists of Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci that are often found as normal human microbiota of the skin and nasal cavity. There are five organisms to consider as potential human pathogens in this genus:
1. S. aureus
2. S. epidermidis
3. S. saprophiticus
4. S. haemolyticus, and
5. S. hominis.
The major test reaction to use in Staphylococcus identification is the coagulase test reaction, which divides the genus Staphylococcus into 2 groups:
See less1. Coagulase-negative species, and
2. Coagulase-positive species.
The test media that you will run for identification depends on which category your organism falls in.