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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
Staphylococcus aureus is a highly virulent bacteria that has been recognized as a cause of a wide variety of diseases in humans. Several strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria exist. The characteristic attribute of each strain such as toxins and extracellular factors, invasive properties (such as adherence, biofilm formation, and resistance to phagocytosis) majorly determine the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus infection. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pathophysiology
Staphylococcus aureus is a highly virulent bacteria that has been recognized as a cause of a wide variety of diseases in humans. Several strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria exist. The characteristic attribute of each strain such as toxins and extracellular factors, invasive properties (such as adherence, biofilm formation, and resistance to phagocytosis) majorly determine the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus infection.