What are the different types of Staphylococcus infections?

Staph infections are caused by several different types of staph germs, including:

  • methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
  • vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)
  • vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)

Which disease is caused by staphylococci?

It is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses (boils), furuncles, and cellulitis. Although most staph infections are not serious, S. aureus can cause serious infections such as bloodstream infections, pneumonia, or bone and joint infections.

How many different types of staph infections are there?

Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types.

What are the two types of staph infection?

Staph bacteria can cause a variety of infections, including: skin infections, which lead to open sores. infection of the bloodstream, known as bacteremia. infection of the bone.

Which is considered the most serious staphylococcal skin infection?

Staphylococcus aureus is the most dangerous staphylococcal species. Most staphylococcal diseases involve direct tissue invasion and cause skin and soft-tissue infections, IV catheter infections, pneumonia, endocarditis, or osteomyelitis.

What is the most common staph infection?

Boils. The most common type of staph infection is the boil. This is a pocket of pus that develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. The skin over the infected area usually becomes red and swollen.

Is MRSA a staph infection?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a cause of staph infection that is difficult to treat because of resistance to some antibiotics. Staph infections—including those caused by MRSA—can spread in hospitals, other healthcare facilities, and in the community where you live, work, and go to school.