Staphylococcus spp Archives

Staphylococcus saprophyticus- An Overview

December 30, 2020 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Staphylococcus saprophyticus? Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative coccus that is an important part of the group of microorganisms causing urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in young sexually active females. Like all Staphylococci, S. saprophyticus is also clustering Gram-positive cocci, nonmotile, non-spore-forming, and facultatively anaerobic. S. saprophyticus is a part of the normal flora in humans that colonizes the …

Staphylococcus aureus- An Overview

December 23, 2020 by Sagar Aryal

Image Source: ASM and Bacteria in Photos. Habitat of Staphylococcus aureus The natural habitat is mammalian body surfaces. They are normal flora of the skin and mucous membrane. Also present in the nose / the anterior nares. They can also be found in Pharynx. Found in stratified epithelial cells or mucous or serum constituents associated with these cells. Found in skin/nasal …

Staphylococcus lugdunensis- An Overview

December 23, 2020December 19, 2020 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Staphylococcus lugdunensis? Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative coccus that is a part of human normal flora but recently has been associated with various skin and soft tissue infections. S. lugdunensis has a significant pathogenic potential compared with other coagulase-negative staphylococci owing to its various virulence factors. Like all Staphylococci, S. lugdunensis is also clustering Gram-positive cocci, non-motile, …

Staphylococcus hominis- An Overview

January 12, 2021December 9, 2020 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Staphylococcus hominis? Staphylococcus hominis is a Gram-positive coagulase-negative member of Staphylococci that exists as a commensal on the human body, especially in the areas with apocrine glands, axillae, and the pubic region. Like most other coagulase-negative Staphylococci, S. hominis is also known to cause various nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections and may occasionally cause infection in patients with abnormally …

Staphylococcus capitis- An Overview

December 23, 2020November 27, 2020 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Staphylococcus capitis? Staphylococcus capitis is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative coccus, present as a part of the human normal flora mostly localized in areas around the scalp and face that have been lately associated with bacteria in neonates. Staphylococcus capitis is a coagulase-negative Staphylococci with documented potential for both human disease and nosocomial spread. It is non-motile, non-spore-forming facultatively anaerobic …