Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of clusters of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. These Gram- posit

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Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of clusters of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. These Gram- positive cocci (spherical bacteria) are found on human skin. They are usually harmless, but can cause infections in open wounds. Magnification: x8,500 at 6x7cm size. x14,000 at 4x5ins

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