Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Computer artwork of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. These Gram-positive cocci (round) are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals. The bacteria are usually harmless,but infections can occur on broken skin or within a blocked sweat or sebaceous gland,resulting in boils,pustules and abscesses. S. aureus can also cause food poisoning,producing toxins that induce vomiting. Certain strains cause the potentially fatal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fester, Thomas |
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