Reassessment of the Coagulase and Thermortable Nuclease Tests as Means of Identifying Staphylococcus aureus

摘要: A total of 91 enterotoxigenic strains Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foods and tested for production coagulase thermostable nuclease the ability to ferment glucose mannitol showed, with exception four strains, a complete correlation among these properties. similar was observed 103 cultures S. clinical material. In all instances, reactions were sufficiently strong be scored at either 3+ or 4+ levels. Presumptive staphylococcal during routine examination yielding 2+ lower invariably negative themostable production. It is suggested that test performed on doubtful before classifying them as aureus.