Staphylococcus aureus
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| Staphylococcus aureus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Eubacteria |
| Phylum: | Firmicutes |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Bacillales |
| Family: | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus: | Staphylococcus |
| Species: | S. aureus |
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| Staphylococcus aureus Rosenbach 1884 |
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Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of staph infections. It is a spherical bacterium, frequently living on the skin or in the nose of a person. Approximately 20–30% of the general population are "staph carriers".[1] Staphylococcus aureus can cause a range of illnesses from minor skin infections to life-threatening diseases.
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- ↑ Heyman, D. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (2004) 18th Edition. Washington DC: American Public Health Association.
