The frequency of staphylococcal infections continues to increase. New iatrogenic forms are observed due to the application of modern diagnostic and therapeutic invasive methods and interventions.
This monograph states that Staphylococcus aureus is the species of the genus Staphylococcus that remains unique, stands out from the others, and is the most pathogenic cause of staphylococcal infections in both non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients. It colonizes the nasopharyngeal mucosa, the pharynx, and the colon. From these areas, it disperses and survives on the skin, scalp, armpits, perineum, and vocal folds. They include the quintessential toxic substances associated with the pathogenic action of golden staphylococcus.
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