Up to 30% of the human population are asymptomatically and permanently colonized with
nasal Staphylococcus aureus. To successfully colonize human nares, S. aureus needs to …

In apparent contrast to its invasive potential Staphylococcus aureus colonizes the anterior
nares of 20–80% of the human population. The relationship between host and microbe …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen that colonizes
frequently and asymptomatically the anterior nares of humans and animals. It can cause …

Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is a well-defined risk factor of infection with this
bacterium. The increased risk of S. aureus infection in nasal carriers is supported by the fact …

Moraxella catarrhalis is found almost exclusively within the human respiratory tract. This
pathobiont is associated with ear infections and the development of respiratory illnesses …

Staphylococcus aureus infections can lead to diseases that range from localized skin
abscess to life-threatening toxic shock syndrome. The SrrAB two-component system (TCS) is …

In this conceptual review, we thoroughly searched for appropriate English articles on nasal
staphylococci carriage among healthy people with no reported risk of colonization (Group …

Background & Aim The ability of Staphylococcus aureus to successfully colonize (a) biotic
surfaces may be explained by biofilm formation and the actions of virulence factors. The aim …

Staphylococcus aureus is a ubiquitous opportunistic human pathogen and a major health
concern worldwide, causing a wide variety of diseases from mild skin infections to systemic …

Background: Industrial hog operation (IHO) workers may persistently carry antibiotic-
resistant, livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavities. It is unclear …