The Bacterial Species That Can Be Described as Able to Grow

question 17

Multiple Choice

The bacterial species that can be described as able to grow in 6.5% sodium chloride (NaCl) and 40% bile, is part of the normal fecal flora of animals and humans, is usually nonhemolytic, and is a major cause of nosocomial infections is:

• A) Enterococcus faecalis.
• B) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• C) S. pyogenes.
• D) S. agalactiae.

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