Staphylococcus Epidermidis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Staphylococcus epidermidis is a Gram-positive bacterium that colonizes human skin and mucous membranes as a saprophage. The bacterium is not pathogenic to humans with intact immune systems. However, it can colonize polymeric plastic surfaces of implanted devices, such as catheters and artificial heart valves, forming a biofilm and causing the most serious nosocomial infections. What … Staphylococcus Epidermidis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases