Staphylococcus bacteria can cause a wide range of infections, from minor skin infections to life-threatening illnesses. Some of the diseases that can be caused by Staphylococcus include: 1. Boils, 2. Impetigo, 3. Food poisoning, 4. Cellulitis, 5. Toxic shock syndrome. 6. Skin infections, 7. PneumoniRead more
Staphylococcus bacteria can cause a wide range of infections, from minor skin infections to life-threatening illnesses. Some of the diseases that can be caused by Staphylococcus include:
1. Boils,
2. Impetigo,
3. Food poisoning,
4. Cellulitis,
5. Toxic shock syndrome.
6. Skin infections,
7. Pneumonia,
8. Endocarditis, and
9. Osteomyelitis.
Symptoms of a staph infection vary depending on the location and severity of the infection. For example, a localized staph infection may cause a collection of pus, such as a boil or abscess. The area may be tender or painful and may be reddened and swollen.
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The genus Staphylococcus consists of Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci that are often found as normal human microbiota of the skin and nasal cavity. There are five organisms to consider as potential human pathogens in this genus: 1. S. aureus 2. S. epidermidis 3. S. saprophiticus 4. S. haemolytRead more
The genus Staphylococcus consists of Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci that are often found as normal human microbiota of the skin and nasal cavity. There are five organisms to consider as potential human pathogens in this genus:
1. S. aureus
2. S. epidermidis
3. S. saprophiticus
4. S. haemolyticus, and
5. S. hominis.
The major test reaction to use in Staphylococcus identification is the coagulase test reaction, which divides the genus Staphylococcus into 2 groups:
See less1. Coagulase-negative species, and
2. Coagulase-positive species.
The test media that you will run for identification depends on which category your organism falls in.