Staphylococcus aureus is a major Gram-positive pathogen that produces many different enzymes and toxins capable of damaging host tissues. Examples of the diseases caused by S. aureus include which of the following (Select all that apply)

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Staphylococcus aureus can cause minor skin infections like impetigo, boils, and abscesses (A), as well as more severe infections such as pneumonia (C) and meningitis (D). Pharyngitis is typically caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, not S. aureus.

Staphylococcus Aureus Is a Major Gram-Positive Pathogen That Produces Many