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Can staphylococcus aureus ferment lactose?

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Can staphylococcus aureus ferment lactose?

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Yes, it can ferment lactose. Mannitol Salt Agar is used to identify S.aureus. When it ferments D-mannitol, it produces an acid which turns the agar yellow from red. S.epidermidis will grow, but the agar remains red.

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