S. aureus colonizes both artificial and tissue surfaces in humans causing chronic persistent
infections that are difficult to cure. It is a notorious pathogen due to its antibiotic recalcitrance …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) readily forms biofilms on prosthetic devices such as the
pacemakers, heart valves, orthopaedic implants, and indwelling catheters. Its biofilms are …

Staphylococci, in particular Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, are a
leading cause of healthcareassociated infections. Patients who have a medical device …

Carried in the nasal passages by up to 30% of humans, Staphylococcus aureus is
recognized to be a successful opportunistic pathogen. It is a frequent cause of infections of …

Staphylococci, like Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are common colonizers of
the human microbiota. While being harmless in many cases, many virulence factors result in …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of nosocomial and community‐acquired infections
and contributes to significant increase in morbidity and mortality especially when associated …

A major challenge in the management of device-related infections (DRIs) involving microbial
biofilms derives from the rapid coating of implanted biomaterials by host-derived …

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive pathogen that causes potentially life-threatening
nosocomial-and community-acquired infections, such as osteomyelitis and endocarditis …

Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are notable for their propensity to
form biofilms on implanted medical devices. Staphylococcal biofilm infections are typified by …

Bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus are a prominent cause of acute and chronic infections.
The ability of the staphylococci to establish biofilms has been linked to the persistence of …