Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes - Concept Connections - Bloom's Levels 4 and 6: Analyze and Create - Page 549: 3

Answer

1. Catalase test: Staphylococcus aureus positive and Streptococcus pyogenes negative 2. Direct examination: Both have different shapes (see last answer) 3. Coagulase test: Staphylococcus aureus positive and Streptococcus pyogenes negative

Work Step by Step

Tests to dintinguish between Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are: 1. Catalase test: Staphylococcus aureus positive and Streptococcus pyogenes negative 2. Direct examination: Both have different shapes (see last answer) 3. Coagulase test: Staphylococcus aureus positive and Streptococcus pyogenes negative
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