Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus Organism – identification Toxins + enzymes – pathogenic mechanisms Host factors To prevent infection Predispose to infection Infections Laboratory diagnosis Epidemiology Spread Antibiotic resistance Phage typing Major source of nosocomial infections: hospital staff may be carrying antibiotic resistant pathogenic strains and infecting susceptible patients. A ubiquitous microorganism carried on … Continue reading Staphylococci