The Two Species of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Most Often Isolated in Clinical

question 24

Multiple Choice

The two species of coagulase-negative staphylococci most often isolated in clinical laboratories are

• A) Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis.
• B) S. capitus and S. lugdunensis.
• C) S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus.
• D) S. saccharolyticus and S. epidermidis.

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