Staphylococcus Aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive, round-shaped bacterium that is a major cause of human infections. It is one of the major species of Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria commonly found in the nose and on the skin of healthy people. S. aureus is known to cause several types of infections, such as skin infections, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, and pneumonia. It is also an important cause of hospital-acquired infections. S. aureus can be treated with antibiotics, but some strains of the bacterium have become resistant to them. Research studies into new antibiotics, as well as preventative measures to reduce the spread of S. aureus are ongoing.