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USMLE · Question #169

Which of the following is not true concerning Staphylococcus aureus?

The correct answer is D. S. aureus does not make coagulase. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following is not true concerning Staphylococcus aureus?

Options

AS. aureus is related to inflammation.
BS. aureus can cause pneumonia
CS. aureus can lead to acute bacterial endocarditis
DS. aureus does not make coagulase

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
14% (4)
C
7% (2)
D
75% (21)

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