Most people have Staphylococcus bacteria on their skin, but sometimes it can cause an acute infection with life threatening symptoms. Staphylococcus bacteria are a common bacterial strain. Even ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria. It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci. It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters. This is why it is called ...

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the main causes of bacterial infection worldwide, notably responsible for hospital-acquired ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by S aureus bacteria and can be fatal. There are 2 major strains of MRSA: hospital-acquired (HA) MRSA and community-acquired (CA) ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that commonly grows on the skin. If bacteria enter the skin, a staph infection may develop. MRSA causes a type of staph infection that can be hard to treat due to ...

Nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus are at increased risk for health care–associated infections with this organism. Decolonization of nasal and extranasal sites on hospital admission may reduce ...