Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Staphylococcus saprophyticus /
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Background
= Microbiology
- Gram-positive coccus
- Can be distinguished from other coagulase-negative staphylococci by its resistance to novobiocin
Clinical Presentation
- Common cause of urinary tract infections in young women
