Department of Microbiology, Aga Khan University, Sindh, Pakistan
Short Communication
Staphylococcus aureus: A Microbial Mastermind
Author(s): Riyaz Khan*
Staphylococcus aureus, a gram positive bacterium, has long
been recognized as a significant human pathogen capable of
causing a wide range of infections. This abstract provides an
overview of the key aspects of Staphylococcus aureus,
including its morphology, pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance,
and clinical significance. Staphylococcus aureus is a spherical
bacterium that forms clusters, characterized by its golden
colored colonies on agar plates. It is part of the normal flora
on human skin and mucous membranes, yet it can swiftly
transition from a commensal organism to an opportunistic
pathogen, causing infections in various body sites. This
versatility can be attributed to the array of virulence factors
produced by S. aureus, including adhesins, toxins and
enzymes, which aid in colonization, evasion of the .. View More»
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