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Pathology of Staphylococcus spp is the result of all EXCEPT: A. Coagulase production

B. Lipopolysaccharide
C. Hemolysin production
D. Protein A
E. Toxin production

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Final answer:

Option B, Lipopolysaccharide, does not contribute to the pathology of Staphylococcus spp. as it is a component found in Gram-negative bacteria, not Gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus spp.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pathology of Staphylococcus spp. is the result of various virulence factors, but not all of the listed options contribute to its pathogenicity. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and since Staphylococcus spp. are Gram-positive bacteria, they do not produce LPS. This makes option B, Lipopolysaccharide, the correct answer to the question, as it is not a factor in the pathology of Staphylococcus spp. The other options A, C, D, and E represent true virulence factors of Staphylococcus spp. Coagulase production helps in the formation of abscesses, hemolysin production leads to cell lysis, Protein A interferes with the host's immune response, and various toxins contribute to symptoms such as toxic shock syndrome and food poisoning.

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