Question

this photo is of a positive hippurate test. which of the following organisms would give this reac
enterococcus spp.
s. agalactiae
s. aureus
s. pyogenes
s. saprophyticus
none of the above

Explanation:

• The hippurate hydrolysis test is used to identify certain bacteria.
• Enterococcus spp. is positive in the hippurate test.
• S. agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) is also positive in the hippurate test.
• S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and S. saprophyticus are negative in the hippurate test.

Answer:

Enterococcus spp., S. agalactiae