Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract

Staphylococcus lugdunensis is not a common infectious agent, being generally considered to be a commensal of the skin​1​.

What we know:

  • Atypical in its virulence factors​2​
  • Unique microbial profile
  • May be misidentified as Staphylococcus aureus
  • Causes abscesses and wound infections of skin and soft tissue, particularly around implanted devices such as catheters
  • Cause of urinary tract infection
  • Shares antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance with S. aureus
  • Binds and interacts with host cells
  • Builds biofilms on host tissue and artificial surfaces
  • Can clot plasma – coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS)

References

  1. 1.
    Heldt Manica LA, Cohen PR. Staphylococcus lugdunensis Infections of the Skin and Soft Tissue: A Case Series and Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). Published online October 11, 2017:555-562. doi:10.1007/s13555-017-0202-5
  2. 2.
    Frank KL, del Pozo JL, Patel R. From Clinical Microbiology to Infection Pathogenesis: How Daring To Be Different Works for            Staphylococcus lugdunensis. Clin Microbiol Rev. Published online January 2008:111-133. doi:10.1128/cmr.00036-07
Condition typeBacteria
Affected systems
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidenceuncommon
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
Pathogen of
  • Skin
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Skin
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • General human infection
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Cellular adherence capacitiesHigh
Found in healthy vaginasNo
Biofilm-forming capacities
  • High
Cellular Morphology
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
Sexually Transmissible

What are the symptoms of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No symptoms found for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

What causes Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No causes found for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No risk factors for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

How do you diagnose Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No diagnoses found for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

How do you treat Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No resistances found for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

What complications are associated with Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract?

  • No complications found for Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract, yet.

References

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