Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

General Information

Gram positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive

Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.

  • Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
  • MSK infection
  • Endocarditis
  • Abscess
  • Pneumonia
  • Infection of prosthetic devices
  • Others