Staphylococcal infection

Purulent infections in humans and animals are caused by Staphylococcus gram-positive cocci. Divided into pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus and conditionally pathogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis, in addition to saprophytic staphylococcus. Staphylococcus aureus can produce a variety of exotoxins and enzymes, so it is highly pathogenic. Is a common bacterial infectious disease, mostly manifested as skin and soft tissue infections, can also cause serious illness, life-threatening sepsis, endocarditis, pneumonia, meningitis, etc .; In addition, it can also cause foreign body related infections, urinary tract infections, Osteomyelitis, arthritis, enteritis, etc.

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