Staphylococcus albus, also known as Staphylococcus epidermidis, is a coagulase-negative staphylococcus that appears as small, white to yellowish colonies on agar plates. Under a microscope, it presents as Gram-positive cocci, typically appearing in clusters resembling grapes. It is part of the normal skin flora but can be an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with implanted medical devices.
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