The transmission of Staphylococcus aureus in a Dutch hospital decreased when hand hygiene compliance improved, according to a study in Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control. An oncology ward ...

Tsukuba, Japan—A bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus is widespread and generally harmless, but can cause infections known as "opportunistic infections". These occur when the bacteria take advantage ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that causes an infection that may be resistant to many antibiotics. There are precautions you can take to avoid contracting ...

Staphylococcal meningitis is an inflammatory condition that arises due to infection from Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It causes inflammation in the protective lining around the brain. Meningitis is ...

MRSA infections can cause problems throughout your body. This antibiotic-resistant type of staph is also a common cause of eye infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people carry Staphylococcus aureus, a potential disease-causing microbe, in their nose and now new research shows that large amounts of this organism and other ...