Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Precautions

Standard Precautions

General Information

Gram positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive

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

  • Purulent skin and soft tissue infection
  • Musculoskeletal infection
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Infection of prosthetic devices
  • Pneumonia