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Name two types of bacteria commonly found on the skin and their characteristics.
Name two types of bacteria commonly found on the skin and their characteristics.
Staphylococcus epidermidis (gram positive bacteria growing in clusters, catalase positive) and Micrococcus luteus (characteristics not mentioned in the text)
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus among other Staphylococci?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus among other Staphylococci?
Staphylococcus aureus is the only coagulase positive and haemolytic Staphylococcus species.
What are some of the natural protections of the skin?
What are some of the natural protections of the skin?
Salt, low pH, dryness, lysozyme, and fatty acids
What are the natural openings that some bacteria utilize on the skin?
What are the natural openings that some bacteria utilize on the skin?
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What enzyme is present on the skin to hydrolyse peptidoglycan?
What enzyme is present on the skin to hydrolyse peptidoglycan?
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