Staphylococcus aureus Joint Infection
Staphylococcus aureus is the leading bacterial cause of joint infections, frequently resulting in septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections (PJI). Its ability to adhere to…
Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most virulent and common causative agents of infective endocarditis (IE), especially in both community-acquired and healthcare-associated settings. Its aggressive…
Staphylococcus aureus Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive coccal bacterium, is an uncommon but clinically significant cause of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Unlike typical uropathogens such as Escherichia…
Staphylococcus aureus Bronchitis
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive coccal bacterium that often colonizes the skin and mucosal surfaces. While it is part of the normal human flora, it…
Staphylococcus Acute Otitis Media
Staphylococcus acute otitis media (AOM) refers to an infection of the middle ear caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). Although less common than…
Staphylococcal Tonsillitis
Staphylococcal tonsillitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the palatine tonsils caused primarily by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). While streptococcal infections are…
Staphylococcal Septicemia
Staphylococcal septicemia, also referred to as staphylococcal sepsis or staph bacteremia, is a severe bloodstream infection that arises when Staphylococcus bacteria enter the vascular system…
Staphylococcal Prosthetic Heart Valve Endocarditis
Staphylococcal prosthetic heart valve endocarditis (PVE) is a severe and complex infection that affects individuals with artificial heart valves. The most common causative agents are…
Staphylococcal Pneumonia
Staphylococcal pneumonia is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection of the lungs caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including its methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). It can present…
Staphylococcal Pharyngitis
Staphylococcal pharyngitis is an uncommon but clinically significant bacterial infection of the oropharynx caused predominantly by Staphylococcus aureus. Although Group A Streptococcus remains the leading…
