staph·y·lo·coc·cus

(stăf′ə-lō-kŏk′əs)

n. pl. staph·y·lo·coc·ci (-kŏk′sī, -kŏk′ī)

Any of various spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus that usually occur in grapelike clusters and commonly cause skin infections such as cellulitis and impetigo and other infectious conditions and diseases.

staph′y·lo·coc′cal (-kŏk′əl), staph′y·lo·coc′cic (-kŏk′sĭk, -kŏk′ĭk) adj.

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staphylococcus

(ˌstæfɪləʊˈkɒkəs)

n, pl -cocci (-ˈkɒkaɪ; US -ˈkɒksaɪ)

(Microbiology) any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus, typically occurring in clusters and including many pathogenic species, causing boils, infection in wounds, and septicaemia: family Micrococcaceae. Often shortened to: staph

[C19: from staphylo- (in the sense: like a bunch of grapes) + coccus so called because of their shape]

staphylococcal, staphylococcic adj

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staph•y•lo•coc•cus

(ˌstæf ə ləˈkɒk əs)

n., pl. -coc•ci (-ˈkɒk saɪ)

any of several spherical bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, occurring in pairs, tetrads, and irregular clusters, certain species of which, as S. aureus, are pathogenic.

[1885–90; < New Latin < Greek staphyl(ḗ) bunch of grapes + New Latin -coccus -coccus]

staph`y•lo•coc′cal (-ˈkɒk əl) staph`y•lo•coc′cic (-ˈkɒk sɪk) adj.

staph·y·lo·coc·cus

(stăf′ə-lō-kŏk′əs)

Plural staphylococci (stăf′ə-lō-kŏk′sī, stăf′ə-lō-kŏk′ī)

Any of various bacteria that are normally found on the skin and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. One kind of staphylococcus can cause infections in humans, especially in wounds.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

staphylococcus - spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections

staph, staphylococci

cocci, coccus - any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

genus Staphylococcus - includes many pathogenic species

Translations

staphylocoque

stafilococco

staphylococcus

[ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs] N (staphylococci (pl)) [ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkaɪ] → estafilococo m

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Staph·y·lo·coc·cus

n. Gr. estafilococo.

1. especie de bacteria gram-positiva que puede causar diferentes clases de infecciones; incluye parásitos que se alojan en la piel y las mucosas;

2. término aplicado a cualquier micrococo patológico.

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Here, we report a case of a patient with SLE, who presented with left shoulder and knee pain and was found to have septic arthritis caused by a rare pathogen Staphylococcus lugdunensis (S.

Polyarticular septic arthritis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Staphylococcus lugdunensis pathogenesis is related to production of an enzyme called atlL by S.

Staphylococcus lugdunensis from gluteal abscess to destructive native triple valve endocarditis

Urinary tract infection due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a healthy child.

CHARACTERISATION OF COAGULASE-NEGATIVE STAPHYLOCOCCI (CoNS) ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) evaluations of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus lugdunensis clinical isolates exposed to 4[degrees]C for 8 weeks showed thickened CW structures associated with significant alterations in amino acid (AA) profiles in comparison to controls [12].

Adaptive Metabolism in Staphylococci: Survival and Persistence in Environmental and Clinical Settings

His deep-seated abscess was drained and cultured, which subsequently grew Staphylococcus lugdunensis sensitive to methicillin, so the patient was started on intravenous Nafcillin.

Scleredema Diabeticorum with Superimposed Cellulitis and Abscess Formation

Common human isolates are Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus capitis, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus warneri, Staphylococcus caprae, Staphylococcus saccharolyticus, Staphylococcus pasteuri, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, and Staphylococcus lugdunensis [1].

First Case of Pleural Empyema Caused by Staphylococcus simulans: Review of the Literature

Patel, "From clinical microbiology to infection pathogenesis: how daring to be different works for staphylococcus lugdunensis," Clinical Microbiology Reviews, vol.

Potential Impact of Rapid Blood Culture Testing for Gram-Positive Bacteremia in Japan with the Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Test

In response to the skin bacteria Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Staphylococcus epidermidis found in the blood culture, 5-day intravenous antibiotic therapy was administered based on the increased fever and leukocytosis.

Intensive Care in a Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

(1) Although relatively uncommon, Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) species that demonstrates uncharacteristically significant virulence.

Staphylococcus lugdunensis septic arthritis of a native knee: a case report

TEHRAN (FNA)- A potential lifesaver lies unrecognized in the human body: Scientists discovered that Staphylococcus lugdunensis which colonizes in the human nose produces a previously unknown antibiotic.

Potent Antibiotic in Human Nose