Anti-Staphylococcus aureus Antibody (15704)

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive coccus frequently found in the nose, respiratory tract, and on skin.

It is often positive for catalase and nitrate reduction.

Although S.

aureus is not always pathogenic, it is a common cause of skin infections such as abscesses, respiratory infections such as sinusitis, and food poisoning.

Pathogenic strains often promote infections by producing potent protein toxins, and expressing cell-surface proteins that bind and inactivate antibodies.

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of S.

aureus such as methicillin-resistant S.

aureus (MRSA) is a worldwide problem in clinical medicine.