All of the Following Are Correct About Staphylococcus Aureus, Except

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following are correct about Staphylococcus aureus, except

• A)it is the coagulase-positive species.
• B)the body's most powerful defense against it lies in the T-cell response.
• C)carriers may be treated with antibiotics to clear them of the bacteria.
• D)most strains are resistant to penicillin and ampicillin.
• E)it causes furuncles, carbuncles, and abscesses.

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