Staphylococcus aureus infection classification

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Overview

Staphylococcal infections can be classified according to the various organ systems involved. Staphylococcal infections may encompass skin and soft tissue, respiratory system, parroted glands, gastrointestinal system, eyes, musculoskeletal system, blood and cardiovascular system, central nervous system and urinary system.

Classification

Organ System Diseases 1. Skin Skin abscess Impetigo Boils Carbuncles Furuncle Cellulitis Folliculitis Scalded skin syndrome Pimples Wound infection 2. Respiratory Pneumonia Sinusitis Pulmonary abscess 3. Parotid Parotitis 4. GIT Peritonitis Food poisoning 5. Eye Soft tissue infection 6. Musculoskeletal Osteomyeitis Pyomyositis Septic arthritis Infection of replaced joint Deep tissue infection 7. CVS & blood Infectious endocarditis Bacteremia Sepsis Toxic shock syndrome Thrombophlebitis 8. CVS Meningitis 9. Urogential Urinary tract infections