Is staphylococcus aureus citrate positive?

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No,
Catalase +ve, Coagulase +ve, Gram + cocci.
Citrate test is usually used to differentiate members of the Family Enterobacteriaceae.
Check Bergeys systematic bacteriology. 1980

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