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1. Explain briefly the difference between the Coagulase Test and the Catalase Test. 2. Give three diseases/infections brought about by the Gram Positive Organisms, explain each with 1 to 2 sentences.

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter6: Microbial Viability And Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4UTM

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