7. Why do we use Staphylococcus aureus when performing the CAMP test?
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Step 1: The CAMP test is used to identify group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) by detecting the production of the CAMP factor, an extracellular protein that enhances hemolysis. Show more…
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