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Staphylococcus pyogenes var. aureus
A pathogenic variety of staphylococci capable of producing suppurative lesions; cultured colonies are golden yellow. Produces hemolysis on blood agar, is coagulase positive, and may be resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Has been isolated with other microorganisms such as S. albus from the gingival crevice.
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