Summary of Staphylococcus: Aureus, Epidermidis, Saprophyticus
Key Concepts and Discoveries
- Bacterial Classification
- Staphylococcus means "cluster" and "cocci" means "spherical," giving the appearance of grapes.
- All Staphylococcus species are gram-positive, non-motile, facultative anaerobes, and catalase positive.
- Species Overview
- Staphylococcus aureus: Commonly found on the skin and in the nares; known for causing infections and diseases.
- Staphylococcus epidermidis: Part of normal skin flora; more prevalent than aureus; associated with infections related to medical devices.
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus: Thrives in decaying organic material; commonly associated with urinary tract infections.
- Pathogenic Mechanisms
- Biofilm Formation: Both S. aureus and S. epidermidis can form biofilms, making them resistant to antibiotics and immune response.
- Exotoxins: S. aureus releases various exotoxins, including:
- Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin Type 1: Causes rash, hypotension, and fever.
- Leukocidin: Leads to necrosis of leukocytes, causing inflammation.
- Exfoliative Toxin: Causes skin blistering and conditions like Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome.
- Beta-Hemolysin: Destroys red blood cells, detectable on blood agar plates.
- Enterotoxin: Causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea, often linked to food poisoning.
Methodology for Differentiation
- Catalase Test: All three species are catalase positive.
- Coagulase Test: Only S. aureus is coagulase positive; the others are coagulase negative.
- Mannitol Salt Agar: S. aureus ferments mannitol, producing golden yellow colonies.
- Urea Broth Test: Both S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus are urease positive.
- Novobiocin Sensitivity Test: S. epidermidis is sensitive, while S. saprophyticus is resistant.
Diseases Caused
- S. aureus: Skin infections (e.g., cellulitis, abscesses), pneumonia, endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome, and gastroenteritis.
- S. epidermidis: Catheter-associated infections, prosthetic valve infections, and is a common contaminant in blood cultures.
- S. saprophyticus: Primarily causes urinary tract infections (cystitis and pyelonephritis).
Treatment Approaches
- Antibiotic Resistance: Discussion on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and the mechanisms of resistance.
- Treatment Options
- S. aureus: Methicillin-sensitive strains can be treated with oxacillin; MRSA requires vancomycin or alternative antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, clindamycin).
- S. epidermidis: Similar treatment to S. aureus; often requires device removal.
- S. saprophyticus: Treated with nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and phosphomycin.
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