Staphylococcus aureus infection classification

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Overview

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

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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