Which of the following organisms will be positive for the PYR hydrolysis test

A. Enterococcus and Staphylococcus agalactiae
B. Enterococcus and Staphylococcus gallolyticus
C. Enterococcus and Staphylococcus pyogenes
D. Enterococcus and Staphylococcus pneumoniae


Answer: C. Enterococcus and Staphylococcus pyogenes

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