Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria ...

The rate of mortality among hospitalized infants was higher in those with vs without late-onset invasive S aureus, and attributable mortality was higher in those with VLBW.

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Genome analysis of non-O1, non-O129 strains have revealed a gene encoding a putative toxin related at the amino acid sequence level (32% identity) to exotoxin A of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background To evaluate results after seven years using prophylactic intracameral cefazolin for the prevention of endophthalmitis in cataract surgery. Methods A ...

Staphylococcus aureus (or staph) is a bacterium that lives on the skin; it can enter through a cut or wound around the lips and infect the surrounding tissue. Staph can also travel to other organs via ...

Salivary Infection: Causes The most common causes of acute salivary gland infections are bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus, or staph. Viruses and fungi can also cause infection in the glands.