Staphylococcus capitis- An Overview
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
What is Staphylococcus epidermidis? Staphylococcus epidermidis is a Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the genus Staphylococcus and is the most frequently isolated species from human epithelia. Staphylococci are known as clustering … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
Biochemical Test of Staphylococcus aureus Basic Characteristics Properties (Staphylococcus aureus) Capsule Non-Capsulated Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Positive (+ve) Coagulase Positive (+ve) Gas Negative (-ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Positive (+ve) Gram Staining … Read more
A coagulase test is a biochemical test that is used to differentiate Staphylococcus aureus from other Staphylococci species like S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus on the basis of the ability … Read more
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are Gram-positive and the two most common pathogenic cocci of medical importance. They are both non-motile, non-sporing, and facultative anaerobes which can be differentiated on the following grounds: S.N. … Read more
Staphylococcal food poisoning (SFP) is one of the most probably occurring food-borne diseases which cause intoxication from the consumption of food containing preformed staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs). Staphylococcal enterotoxins are mainly … Read more