Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome (SMS), also known as Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), is a rare, progressive neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness, spasms, and functional disability. Most…
Steatosis of Liver
Steatosis of the liver, commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of triglycerides within liver cells. This infiltration of…
Staphylococcus saprophyticus Urinary Tract Infection
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, gram-positive bacterium responsible for a significant proportion of urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in sexually active young women. Unlike Escherichia…
Staphylococcus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Staphylococcus pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a rare but severe form of pelvic infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). Unlike the more…
Staphylococcus Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus osteomyelitis is a serious bacterial infection of the bone caused primarily by Staphylococcus aureus. This pathogen can infiltrate bone tissue through hematogenous spread, direct…
Staphylococcus Nosocomial Pneumonia
Staphylococcus nosocomial pneumonia is a severe hospital-acquired respiratory infection predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). It frequently affects patients in intensive care…
Staphylococcus Lung Abscess
A staphylococcus lung abscess is a necrotizing pulmonary infection characterized by localized collection of pus within the lung parenchyma, primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The…
Staphylococcus Infections
Staphylococcus infections are caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, commonly found on the skin and in the nasal passages of healthy individuals. While typically harmless, certain strains…
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Urinary Tract Infection
Staphylococcus epidermidis, a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), is primarily known as a benign skin commensal. However, in specific clinical settings, particularly involving urinary catheters and immunocompromised…
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Skin and Skin Structure Infection
Staphylococcus epidermidis, a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), is part of the normal human skin microbiota. While generally non-pathogenic in healthy individuals, it has emerged as a…