A genus of micrococci bacteria with many members that can cause disease. They are gram-positive, nonmotile bacteria that are aerobic-(unless they need to be anaerobic). Staph of various types are responsible for boils and carbuncles; they may be involved in impetigo, toxic shock syndrome, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and urinary tract infections, as well as some food poisoning. They stay around hospitals and veterinary clinics waiting to get you. They are also a normal part of the mouth, throat, and skin flora in a third to a half of all of us, causing no problems, but just waiting. Staph has always been with us. Some even eat our antibiotics for breakfast. Also: Staph, Staphylococcal

	Antibiotics As A Treatment "...Combining bromelain and antibiotic therapy has been shown to be more effective than antibiotics alone in treating a variety of conditions including pneumonia, bronchitis, staph skin infections, thrombophlebitis, cellulitis, pyelonephritis, perirectal and rectal abscesses, and sinusitis..." Bacterial Dysbiosis Our Question about proton pump inhibitor use "...that is unfriendly to acid-tolerant bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, may actually allow the overgrowth of other types of bacteria in the stomach, including Lactobacillus, Enterobacter, Staphylococcus and Propionibacterium which can result in inflammation, gastritis and ulceration..." Blepharitis The Condition "...Causes & Development Among the most common causes of blepharitis are poor eyelid hygiene, excessive oil produced by the glands in the eyelid, bacterial infection (often staphylococcal) or an allergic reaction..." Boil Related Topic "...A furuncle or carbuncle is an abscess in the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus..." Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles The Condition "...There are several different types of boils, including ... Furuncle or carbuncle -- An abscess in the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus..." Bursitis The Condition "...Usually caused by repetitive movement or prolonged excessive pressure, other causes include acute or chronic infection (notably staphylococcal) or tuberculosis..." Relationship to Chronic / Hidden Infection "Both acute and chronic infections, notably staphylococcus, have been known to cause bursitis..." Colloidal Silver As A Treatment "...enlargement, pruitis - anal and other, psoriasis and skin rashes*, rheumatism, rhinitis*, ringworm*, rosacea, seborrhea, sepsis - infection*, shingles*, sinusitis*, skin cancer, sore throat, staph infections*, strep infections*, syphilis, tonsillitis*, tooth decay delay, toxemia, trench foot, tuberculosis, typhoid, ulcers*, Vincent's angina*, warts*, whooping cough*, yeast infections*..." Conjunctivitis The Condition "...Most conditions in the adult are secondary to staphylococcus (staph) or streptococcus (strep) infections..." Cystitis, Bacterial bladder Infection The Condition "...coli) and Staphylococcus saprophyticus to proliferate, colonize and adhere to the vaginal mucosa..." Enlarged Lymph Nodes The Condition "...Often caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, this condition affects the nodes in the neck, groin and armpit..." Enteritis The Condition "...Types of enteritis include ... Staph aureus food poisoning..." Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers The Condition "...These include Lactobacillus, Enterobacter, Staphylococcus and Probionibacterium..." Grapefruit Seed Extract As A Treatment "...Grapefruit seed extract has been shown to be effective in treating hundreds of different organisms including: Shigella, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Giardia lamblia, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium species, Campylobacter, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus,..." Lactobacillus Acidophilus As A Treatment "...Lactobacilli have active anti-microbial characteristics and are able to kill various pathogens such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, E..." Monolaurin As A Treatment "...Monolaurin is effective against yeast and fungi, staphylococcus aureus (staph) and streptococcus agalactiae (strep), chlamydia trachomatis, candida albicans, giardia lamblia, ringworm, H..." Muscle Pains (Myalgia) The Condition "...Some of the most common causes are ... Infections/infestations of the muscle such as staphylococcal abscess (pyomyositis) or trichinosis..." Orbital Cellulitis The Condition "...Other organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Beta hemolytic streptococci also may cause this condition..." Poor/Slow Wound Healing The Condition "...Aerobic bacteria are more closely identified with superficial epidermal layers but may also be involved in infective processes and include staphylococcus epidermis, corynebacteria, propionobacteria..." Sinusitis The Condition "...This fluid is an excellent medium for bacteria, especially streptococcus, pneumococcus, hemophilus influenza and staphylococcus, which are the bacteria most implicated in acute sinusitis..."

Last updated: Oct 08, 2008