All the following pertain to Staphylococcus epidermidis infections, except
A)they often develop from an endogenous source.
B)they typically occur after insertion of shunts and prosthetic devices.
C)catheterization can introduce the organism and lead to urinary tract infection.
D)the organism is coagulase negative.
E)the organism produces a large number of tissue damaging enzymes and toxins.

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Staphylococcus epidermidis infections typically do not produce a large number of tissue damaging enzymes and toxins. They are often considered opportunistic infections that colonize on medical devices and cause infections through biofilm formation.

All the Following Pertain to Staphylococcus Epidermidis Infections, Except