Jul 28, 2025 · Risk factors for S. epidermidis bacteremia primarily involve healthcare settings, such as hospitalization, especially in intensive care units. Individuals with weakened immune systems or …

Jun 3, 2024 · S. epidermidis can cause bloodstream infections, endocarditis, and urinary tract infections. Moreover, it exhibits resistance to multiple antibiotics, including methicillin.

Jul 7, 2023 · Staphylococcus epidermidis, a common bacterium found on the skin, can occasionally cause infections, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems or implanted medical …

In this review, the broader virulence potential of S. epidermidis including biofilm, toxins, proteases, immune evasion strategies and antibiotic resistance mechanisms is surveyed, together with current …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a gram-positive, coagulase-negative cocci known for biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance. It is an opportunistic pathogen linked to medical device infections, requiring …

Staphylococcus epidermidis, a type of bacteria, is one of the main culprits behind hospital-acquired blood infections. People with artificial heart valves, heart devices, central lines, catheters, and those …

Jun 13, 2024 · In this review, the broader virulence potential of S. epidermidis including biofilm, toxins, proteases, immune evasion strategies and antibiotic resistance mechanisms is surveyed, together …

Nov 27, 2025 · Discover how common skin bacterium S. epidermidis causes challenging UTIs, focusing on biofilm development, catheter risks, and resistance management.

Once systemic, S. epidermidis can cause sepsis and a number of other detrimental conditions, including native valve endocarditis, or other subacute or chronic conditions in susceptible patients. Treatment …

May 14, 2026 · This study provides a comprehensive population genomic framework for S. epidermidis, elucidating its population structure, genomic diversity, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence …