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The microbiologist famously remarked "that's funny" upon noticing an errant mould was killing staphylococci bacteria in a culture plate in 1928.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
It is produced by staphylococci, which are typical colonizers of the skin and mucous membranes.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
The scratch became infected by streptococci and staphylococci and spread to his eyes and scalp, according to “The Mold in Dr. Florey’s Coat.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2020
Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by group-A streptococci or by staphylococci, common bacteria that live on people's skin and in their noses, he said.
From Reuters ● May 17, 2012
In some general acute pyogenic infections, such as osteomyelitis, cellulitis, etc., pure cultures of staphylococci or of streptococci may be obtained from the blood.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
