Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are pathogens to both man and other mammals. ... If the specimen is suspected to be contaminated it is plated on mannitol salt agar containing 7.5% sodium chloride.

Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria - typically skin dwellers - can infect the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening condition known as sepsis. It is a significant health concern for ...

The growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis sensu stricto and Staphylococcus saprophyticus on Memphis agar yielded up to 6 morphotypes with each strain. With S. epidermidis, one morphotype produced slime ...