Staphylococcal infection
Staphylococcal Infection
Staphylococcal infection (pronunciation: staf-uh-loh-kok-uhl in-fek-shuhn) is a group of infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus.
Etymology
The term "Staphylococcal" is derived from the Greek words "staphyle" meaning a bunch of grapes, and "kokkos" meaning a berry. This is in reference to the grape-like clusters that these bacteria form.
Definition
Staphylococcal infections are infections caused by different strains of Staphylococcus bacteria. These bacteria are gram-positive, round (cocci), and occur in clusters resembling a bunch of grapes. They are capable of causing various diseases through either toxin production or invasion.
Types of Staphylococcal Infections
There are several types of staphylococcal infections, including:
- Staphylococcal skin infections: These include conditions such as impetigo, cellulitis, and folliculitis.
- Staphylococcal food poisoning: This is an illness resulting from eating food contaminated with toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus.
- Staphylococcal sepsis: This is a severe infection in which Staphylococcus bacteria enter the bloodstream.
- Staphylococcal pneumonia: This is a lung infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Related Terms
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): This is a type of Staphylococcus bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics.
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS): This is a serious skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
- Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): This is a severe illness caused by a bacterial toxin, often associated with Staphylococcus aureus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Staphylococcal infection
- Wikipedia's article - Staphylococcal infection
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