Normal skin flora
Catalase positive (class characteristic)
Coagulase negative
Low virulence
Cell envelope factors facilitates attachment to plastic surfaces.
-> Important cause of infection in prosthetic implants
White, nonhemolytic colonies
(Also coagulase-negative, novobiocin-sensitive)
Acquired drug resistence more common.
Mostly sensitive to vancomycin
First line: oxacillin/nafcillin
Second line: vancomycin
No vaccine
No lasting immunity
Things to revise/add later:
Bibliography: LWW microbiology
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