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Which test is used to differentiate between Staphylococcus aureus and other staphylococci?
Coagulase test
What is the purpose of the Bile Esculin Agar (BEA) plate in the text?
To differentiate Staphylococcus aureus from Enterococcus faecium
Which characteristic of Enterococcus is mentioned in the text?
It grows in the presence of 6.5% NaCl and 40% bile at 45C
What is the purpose of the Novobiocin susceptibility test (NST) mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes mentioned in the text?
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What is the most significant consequence of Streptococcus entering the bloodstream according to the text?
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What is the primary purpose of obtaining multiple blood cultures according to the text?
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What is the primary function of the anticoagulant in the blood culture media mentioned in the text?
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What is the ideal ratio of blood to culture medium mentioned in the text?
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Which type of bacteremia is most likely to be associated with an intravascular source of infection according to the text?
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