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Gram positive cocci in clusters, Coagulase positive
Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.
Highly virulent organism
Infection manifests as:
Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
MSK infection
Endocarditis
Abscess
Pneumonia
Infection of prosthetic devices
Others