NCIt definition : A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Actinobacteria.
This species is oxidase and indole negative, nonencapsulated, non spore forming, nonhemolytic,
benzidine positive and saprophytic. K. rosea is part of the normal flora of the skin
but may have pathogenic potential in surgical patients.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Kocuria rosea.;