Microbiological reference criteria guidance document

is a Gram-positive, non-spore forming cocci bacteria that belongs to the . Staphylococcus . genus. Several staphylococcal species (coagulase-negative and coagulase-positive strains) have the ability to produce heat-stable enterotoxins that cause gastroenteritis in humans. Staphyloccocal food poisoning is predominantly caused by . S. aureus. ................
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