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S. lugdunensis is best treated with a Beta-lactam agent.
Gram positive cocci in clusters.
Coagulase negative.
Skin flora
Endocarditis
Osteomyelitis
Blood stream infections
Prosthetic joint infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Coagulase negative but clinically behaves more like Staphylococcus aureus and is more virulent than other coagulase-negative staphylococci.