Biology and Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus Infection (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Genus Staphylococcus includes several species, both coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative. Among them, Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen isolated from clinical specimens, even though other staphylococcal species may be involved in a wide spectrum of infections in humans and animals.

These bacteria have emerged as important pathogens for both nosocomial and community-acquired infections in people, as well as being a severe threat in veterinary medicine, causing diseases in farm animals and pets, including birds and reptiles. Moreover, staphylococci can produce enterotoxins responsible for food-poisoning diseases. In recent years, the incidence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus isolates has increased, becoming a severe problem for infection treatment.

The aim of this Special Issue is to give a platform for practitioners and researchers operating in human and veterinary medicine to exchange information and updates.

With this goal, we cordially invite you to submit research articles, review articles, and short communications related to the various aspects of Staphylococcus infections: bacteria–host interactions, epidemiology, diagnostic procedures, therapy, and prevention.

Dr. Valentina Virginia Ebani
Guest Editor

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