Coagulase test distinguises S. aureus

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  • S. aureus releases coagulase, which clots plasma, enabling bacteriato resist phagocytosis

  • bacteria is mixed with rabbit plasma

  • + clot means S. aureus

  • no clot means coagulase-negative Staphylococcus

Category: Microbiology Notes

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