Staphylococcus saprophyticus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Staphylococcus saprophyticus on Muller-Hinton agar (MHA) showing novobiocin resistance

Introduction Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Staphylococcus. It is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative, and facultative anaerobic bacterium. Like other staphylococci, S. saprophyticus typically appears in clusters under a microscope, which is characteristic of its name, derived from the Greek …

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Streptococcus agalactiae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive bacterium that belongs to the Streptococcaceae family. It is a significant human pathogen and is commonly found in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of healthy adults. While it may not cause any …

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Streptococcus oralis:Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Streptococcus oralis colony morphology on MacConkey agar

Introduction Streptococcus oralis is a gram-positive bacterium that belongs to the genus Streptococcus. It is a commensal bacterium that commonly inhabits the human oral cavity, along with other oral streptococci. S. oralis is considered a part of the normal oral microbiota and can be found …

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Staphylococcus lentus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Serratia ficaria on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Staphylococcus lentus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. It is classified as a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), which means it does not produce the enzyme coagulase. CoNS are commonly found as part of the normal human skin and mucous membrane …

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Enterococcus durans: Introduction, Classification, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Enterococcus durans Colony Morphology on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Enterococcus durans is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic bacterium that belongs to the family Enterococcaceae. It is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, as well as in soil and water. It is known for its ability to survive in harsh environments, …

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