Why Is It Not Surprising That Staphylococci Are the Most

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Multiple Choice

Why is it not surprising that staphylococci are the most common cause of wound infections?

• A) Many people carry staphylococci as part of their normal microbiota.
• B) Staphylococci are resistant to most common disinfectants.
• C) Unlike other pathogens, the organism evades the immune system very effectively.
• D) Staphylococci are encapsulated.
• E) Staphylococci are Gram-negative and contain LPS.

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