The coagulase enzyme is not found in staphylococcus epidermis but is found in staphylococcus aureus.
Coagulase is an enzyme that is involved in the clotting of blood plasma. It catalyses the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. The coagulase test is used to differentiate Staphylococcus epidermis and Staphylococcus aureus.
Staphylococcus epidermis is a gram-positive bacteria. Mostly it is non-pathogenic. But it can cause inflammatory diseases, wound infections, sinus and boils.
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria that causes a variety of diseases. Abscess and cellulitis are common infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Pneumonia can be a serious infection caused by it. It is spread to others by contaminated hands.
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