Gram-positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive

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

• Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
• Cellulitis
• Endocarditis
• Abscess
• Septic arthritis
• Infection of prosthetic devices
• Osteomyelitis (vertebral most common in adults)