During a stay in the hospital, an accident victim develops symptoms of bacteremia. A blood sample shows the presence of Gram- positive cocci in pairs. Lab tests determine that the bacteria are nonhemolytic and bile salt tolerant. The bacteremia is likely due to
A) Streptococcus.
B) Listeria.
C) Staphylococcus.
D) Mycoplasma.
E) Enterococcus.
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