Question

Can staphylococcus epidermis produce positive bacitracin test

Answer 1

In the presence of lactose, it will also produce gas (s). epdermis does not possess the gelatines enzyme so it can not hydrolyze gelatin. It is sensitive to novobiocin, providing an important test to distinguish it form. Staphylococcus seprophyticus, which is coagulase- negative as well, but novobiocin- resistant......... Am I Right...?