Chronic biofilm‐associated infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus often lead to
significant increases in morbidity and mortality, particularly when associated with indwelling …

Staphylococci, like Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are common colonizers of
the human microbiota. While being harmless in many cases, many virulence factors result in …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen that causes an array of infections
ranging from minor skin infections to more serious infections, including osteomyelitis …

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of biofilm-associated prosthetic joint infection
(PJI), resulting in considerable disability and prolonged treatment. It is known that host …

Superhydrophobic surfaces are present in nature on the leaves of many plant species.
Water rolls on these surfaces, and the rolling motion picks up particles including bacteria …

Secretion of extracellular vesicles (EVs), a process common to eukaryotes, archae, and
bacteria, represents a secretory pathway that allows cell-free intercellular communication …

Staphylococcus aureus–human interactions result in a continuum of outcomes from
commensalism to pathogenesis. S. aureus is a clinically important pathogen that …

Staphylococcus aureus colonization contributes to skin inflammation in diseases such as
atopic dermatitis, but the signaling pathways involved are unclear. Herein, epicutaneous S …

Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium and Staphylococcus aureus are both common
commensals and major opportunistic human pathogens. In recent decades, these bacteria …

Staphylococcus aureus is a human commensal that can also cause systemic infections. This
transition requires evasion of the immune response and the ability to exploit different niches …