All of the following statements about Staphylococcus aureus are true, Except

A. Most common source of infection is cross infection from infected people

B. About 30% of general population is healthy nasal carriers

C. Epidermolysin and TSS toxin are superantigens

D. Methicillin resistance is chromosomally mediated

Correct Answer: Most common source of infection is cross infection from infected people

Description: The most common source of infection is human patients and carriers Animals and inanimate objects being less impoant. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology; Ananthanarayanan and Panicker; 10th Edition; Page No: 205

Category: Microbiology

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