Staphylococci

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The Staphylococcus genus consists of approximately 40 species of Gram-positive bacteria.

They appear round when viewed under a microscope and grow in clusters. Due to horizontal gene transfer, they have developed antibiotic/metal resistance.

They produce toxins which can lead to food poisoning and other bacterial infections.

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