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gold staph
microscope picture gram positive cocci in clusters

Staphylococcus aureus
(Golden staph)

Staphylococcus aureus on Tryptic Soy Agar. Cultivation 24 hours in an aerobic atmosphere, 37°C. Staphyloxanthin production (a golden coloured carotenoid pigment).

 
Microscopy:
Gram-positive cocci in clusters.
 

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