Coagulase negative staphylococci

Coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS) are gram-positive cocci that make up the majority of bacterial organisms that are part of the normal flora of the skin, skin glands, and mucous membranes of humans, animals, and birds. They can be isolated from dairy products and food. They are opportunistic pathogens in humans, animals, and birds.

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