What is the clinical significance of coagulase product ion? a. Phagocytes produce coagulase to fight infection b. The human body produces coagulase as an antimicrobial agent specific for destroying Staphylococcus spp. C. Bacteria produce coagulase to encourage phagocytosis d. Bacteria that produce coagulase are able to escape phagocytosis

What is the clinical significance of coagulase product ion? a. Phagocytes produce coagulase to fight infection b. The human body produces coagulase as an antimicrobial agent specific for destroying Staphylococcus spp. C. Bacteria produce coagulase to encourage phagocytosis d. Bacteria that produce coagulase are able to escape phagocytosis

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