Staphylococcus does not causes_______________?

Correct answer: C. Scarlet fever

  • A. Osteomyelitis
  • B. Abscess
  • C. Scarlet fever
  • D. Pneumonia

Explanation

Staphylococci commonly cause osteomyelitis, abscesses and pneumonia. Scarlet fever is caused by erythrogenic toxin-producing Streptococcus pyogenes, not Staphylococcus.

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