Rank: Species

Lineage: Bacteria;Firmicutes;Bacilli;Bacillales;Staphylococcaceae;Staphylococcus;Staphylococcus epidermidis

Description: Straphylococci. The genus Staphylococcus are pathogens of humans and other mammals. Traditionally they were divided into two groups based on the coagulase reaction. Staphylcocci are generally found inhabiting the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. Some members of this genus can be found as human commensals and these are generally believed to have the greatest pathogenic potential in opportunistic infections. Staphylococcus epidermidis. This organism is the most prevalent and persistent Staphylococcus species on human skin. In recent years, S. epidermidis has emerged as a common cause of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections, including catheter-associated infections and septicemia, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Similar to S. aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis is highly resistant to many antibiotics including penicillins and cephalosporins. More >> Less >>

Reference Material:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=Staphylococcus%20epidermidis