Staphylococcus aureus (microscopic 3D schematic)

Staphylococcus aureus (microscopic 3D schematic)

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), also known as "Staphylococcus aureus", belongs to the genus Staphylococcus and is a representative of Gram positive bacteria. It is a common foodborne pathogenic microorganism. The most suitable growth temperature for this bacterium is 37 ℃, pH 7.4, high salt tolerance, and can grow in an environment with a salt concentration close to 10%. Staphylococcus aureus often parasitizes the skin, nasal cavity, throat, gastrointestinal tract, abscess, and purulent sores of humans and animals, and is also ubiquitous in environments such as air and sewage.