Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Staphylococcus Aureus

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a type of bacteria that can cause a wide range of illnesses, from skin and soft tissue infections to severe pneumonia, septicemia, and toxic shock syndrome. It is commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Its significance lies in the fact that it is an import…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 78× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2642-9241 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a type of bacteria that can cause a wide range of illnesses, from skin and soft tissue infections to severe pneumonia, septicemia, and toxic shock syndrome. It is commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Its significance lies in the fact that it is an important pathogen and a major cause of hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic-resistant infections, making it a major public health concern. S. aureus can be treated with antibiotics, but due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains, prevention is critical. Good hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, are essential to prevent the spread of S. aureus and other infectious diseases. Vaccines are also being developed for certain types of S. aureus infections, though these are still in the early stages.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 78 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Staphylococcus Aureus, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Respiratory Diseases (ISSN 2642-9241).

Journal editorial board
Jason Akulian · United States

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