Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a facultative anaerobic, spherical, Gram-positive bacterium in the Staphylococcaceae family.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus may cause catheter-associated urinary tract infection, wound infection and conjunctivitis.

The main transmission path is direct or indirect contact with contaminated persons or objects.

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Cluster-forming cocci — Typical representatives: Staphylococci are the most common cluster-forming cocci.

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