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GlossaryStaphylococcus aureus

bacteria causing skin infections and sometimes serious diseases

Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as S. aureus or Staph aureus, is a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nasal passages of healthy individuals. While it can be harmless, it is also capable of causing a range of infections, from minor skin conditions like boils and impetigo to more serious infections such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and toxic shock syndrome. It is particularly notable for its ability to develop resistance to antibiotics, with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) being a well-known example.

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Rosemary Extracts Containing Carnosic Acid and Carnosol Are Potent Quorum Sensing Inhibitors of Staphylococcus Aureus Virulence

research Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Rosemary) Extracts Containing Carnosic Acid and Carnosol are Potent Quorum Sensing Inhibitors of Staphylococcus aureus Virulence

44 citations , March 2020 in “Antibiotics”

Rosemary extracts with carnosic acid and carnosol can reduce the harmfulness of Staphylococcus aureus without stopping its growth.

research Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

18 citations , November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month”

A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.

research Staphylococcus aureus Enters Hair Follicles Using Triacylglycerol Lipases Preserved through the Genus Staphylococcus

7 citations , March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Lipases, especially gehB, are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus to enter and colonize hair follicles.

research Staphylococcus aureus Sepsis Complicating Hair Transplant

3 citations , February 2001 in “Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice”

Hair transplants can lead to serious infections, so avoid corticosteroids and ensure clean, well-managed wounds.

research Staphylococcus aureus accessory gene regulator quorum-sensing system inhibits keratinocyte lipid enzymes and delays wound repair

1 citations , October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

Staphylococcus aureus delays wound healing by disrupting lipid metabolism in skin cells.

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