does staphylococcus aureus ferment glucose
Yes, it can ferment lactose. Mannitol Salt Agar is used to identify S.aureus. When it ferments D-mannitol, it produces an acid which turns the agar yellow from red. S.ep â¦ idermidis will grow, but the agar remains red.5 people found this useful.1  Preventing Food Transmission of Staphylococcus Aureus Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph, is the bacteria known to cause staph infections and food poisoning. 2  The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria itself does not cause fâ¦. people found this useful. 1  Preventing Food Transmission of Staphylococcus Aureus Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph, is the bacteria known to cause staph infections and food poisoning. 2  The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria itself does not cause fâ¦.