Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most frequent worldwide causes of morbidity and
mortality due to an infectious agent. This pathogen can cause a wide variety of diseases …

The complement system has been considered for a long time as a simple lytic cascade,
aimed to kill bacteria infecting the host organism. Nowadays, this vision has changed and it …

As a preformed defense system, complement faces a delicate challenge in providing an
immediate, forceful response to pathogens even at first encounter, while sparing host cells in …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important opportunistic pathogen and persistently colonizes
about 20% of the human population. Its surface is' decorated'with proteins that are covalently …

The Staphylococcus genus includes a diverse group of commensals that colonize mammals
on the skin or mucous membranes. Some of the best‐known members of this genus, such as …

Foot ulcer is a common complication in diabetic subjects and infection of these wounds
contributes to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Diabetic foot infections are caused …

The neutrophil is the major phagocyte and the final effector cell of the innate immunity, with a
primary role in the clearance of extracellular pathogens. Using the broad array of cytokines …

The pathogen Staphylococcus aureus is well adapted to its human host. Neutrophil-
mediated killing is a crucial defense system against S. aureus; however, the pathogen has …

Publisher Summary The natural habitat of Staphylococcus aureus in humans is the skin and
nasopharynx. It can cause a wide variety of infections involving skin and soft tissues …

Habitually professional phagocytes, including macrophages, eradicate microbial invaders
from the human body without overt signs of infection. Despite this, there exist select bacteria …