Which virulent and important human pathogen can also be recovered from the nares, perineum, and other skin sites of healthy people, especially in the hospital setting?

a. Micrococcus luteus
b. S. intermedius
c. S. aureus
d. All Micrococcaceae


C
S. aureus is one of the many species that exist as the normal microbiota of humans and is a common cause of nosocomial infections.

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synaptic signals use ______ for communication

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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