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When comparing S. aureus and S. epidermidis, which organism contains more virulence factors?
S. epidermidis
S. aureus
Question 2
Which disease has the following signs/symptoms: The patient's skin is peeling
bea
though it was burned with hot water.
OImpetigo
O Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Malaria
Sepsis

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