_____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
Staphylococcus epidermidis is gram _____
Scalded skin syndrome is caused by what organism? _____
Staphylococcus epidermidis is coagulase _____
_____ is normal flora of the skin and thus can contaminate blood cultures.
What bacteria causes acne by producing lipases that break down sebum, releasing proinflammatory fatty acids? _____
Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
Describe the characteristic appearance of microglia.
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