Why is it not surprising that staphylococci are the most common cause of wound infections?
A) Many people carry staphylococci as part of their normal microbiota.
B) Staphylococci are resistant to most common disinfectants.
C) Unlike other pathogens, the organism evades the immune system very effectively.
D) Staphylococci are encapsulated.
E) Staphylococci are Gram-negative and contain LPS.
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