Staphylococcus bacteria are common and usually harmless but can become life threatening. We'll answer your FAQs around infection risk and more: ...

BAP tests the ability of an organism to produce hemolysins, enzymes that damage/lyse red blood cells (erythrocytes). The degree of hemolysis by these hemolysins is helpful in differentiating members ...

Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections especially, has developed resistance to multiple drugs, complicating treatment efforts and increasing the incidence of nosocomial infections.

Wayne Lukas had been battling a severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infection. He died on Saturday at the age of 89.

McCormick & Company, Inc. of Hunt Valley, MD, is recalling French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions in various sizes because of the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus.

Sidebar Key Issues. Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of nosocomial and community acquired infections.. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus clonal types have now spread worldwide.. Resistance ...

Do you have red toes? There are many explanations for a toe being red. Some causes are simple, straightforward, and easy to treat. Some are more severe and require medical attention. This article ...

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A flaky problem Here's a head-scratcher. Could the species of bacteria living on your scalp determine whether you get dandruff? Back in 1874, French microbiologist Louis-Charles Malassez suggested ...

About Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a Gram-positive bacterial pathogen, affects approximately 30% of the human population while causing a spectrum of infections, ...

Contrary to beliefs, Staphylococcus aureus is not a sexually transmitted infection but vital for every woman’s private part, a medical doctor said on Monday. “A certain amount of it should be ...