"WardsSci000724"

This organism is commonly isolated from soil or water, and produces a pink or rose colored pigment.

Isolated from milk, ferments lactose. Lancefield group N, gamma hemolysis

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Grows on dead tissues. Novobiocin resistant (S. epidermidis and S. aureus novobiocin sensitive). 

This organism is a common environmental isolate, and can be found in soil as well as in industrial settings.

Beta hemolysis on blood. Causes wound infections and septicemia. 

This pathogenic organism is sometimes isolated from hay and grass.

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Noted for capsular swelling. Causes pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Isolated from human urinary tract and wound infections, this organism is identifiable by its characteristic putrefactive odor.