Staphylococcus warneri
Description of Staphylococcus warneri
Staphylococcus warneri is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative bacterium that is commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans. It is a member of the Staphylococcus genus, which includes other notable bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
S. warneri is a relatively harmless bacterium and rarely causes infections in healthy individuals. However, it can become pathogenic in people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.
Associated Diseases
S. warneri has been associated with a variety of infections, including:
- Skin and soft tissue infections: S. warneri can cause skin and soft tissue infections such as cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections.
- Bloodstream infections: S. warneri can cause bloodstream infections, especially in hospitalized patients or people with indwelling medical devices.
- Endocarditis: S. warneri can cause endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves.
- Meningitis: S. warneri can cause meningitis, an infection of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord.
- Septic arthritis: S. warneri can cause septic arthritis, an infection of the joints.
Associated Diseases
S. warneri has been associated with a variety of infections, including:
- Skin and soft tissue infections: S. warneri can cause skin and soft tissue infections such as cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections.
- Bloodstream infections: S. warneri can cause bloodstream infections, especially in hospitalized patients or people with indwelling medical devices.
- Endocarditis: S. warneri can cause endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves.
- Meningitis: S. warneri can cause meningitis, an infection of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord.
- Septic arthritis: S. warneri can cause septic arthritis, an infection of the joints.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 30% of the human population carries S. warneri on their skin or mucous membranes.
