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Table 2 Classification of Staphylococcus aureus non-host specific (NHS) biotypes (Devriese 1984)

From: Occurrence and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from meat and dairy products by PCR-RFLP

NHS Biotype

Numbered

K – β + CV: C

NHS1

K – β + CV: A

NHS2

K + β - CV: A

NHS3

K + β + CV: A

NHS4

K – β - CV: C

NHS5