Staphylococcus cohnii subsp. urealyticus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A subspecies of Staphylococcus cohnii that is positive for urease, beta-glucuronidase, and beta-galactosidase activities, with delayed alkaline phosphatase activity and the ability to produce acid aerobically from alpha-lactose. This subspecies is most frequently isolated in homes and is only rarely encountered in the hospital setting.

**Synonyms:** - STAPHYLOCOCCUS COHNII SUBSP. UREALYTICUS