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Can streptococcus epidermis be + or - in msa or mannitol fermentation result? any answers appreciated!

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Strep and staph: are different microbes. The Strep Epi is ubiquitous and often a contaminant of cultures. No sure I understand the mannitol part of the question. Hope this helps.

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Answered 5/18/2016

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