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Staphylococci are pathogenic and mutualistic. (a) Virulence factors and molecules produced by staphylococci that aid in pathogenesis. (b) Staphylococci act mutually by inhibiting pathogens and priming the immune response. (c) Molecules from staphylococci that have dual functions.