Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) ranks among the globally most important causes of infections in humans and is considered a dreaded hospital pathogen. Active and passive immunization against ...

Most people have Staphylococcus bacteria on their skin, but sometimes it can cause an acute infection with life threatening symptoms. Staphylococcus bacteria are a common bacterial strain. Even ...

Antibiotics are the old medicine cabinet standby for treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, but as antimicrobial resistance continues to mount globally, scientists ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

If the skin of a person’s nose becomes damaged, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. Many people carry Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) on their skin or within ...

Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance among Australian healthcare workers, ...

Ceftobiprole is a novel broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that has demonstrated significant efficacy in managing infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Its ...

Staphylococcus bacteria cause staph infections. There are many types of staph infections, and depending on the cause, doctors may use antibiotics, surgery, or other methods to treat them. A staph ...