Staphylococcus lugdunensis is not a common infectious agent, being generally considered to be a commensal of the skin1.
What we know:
- Atypical in its virulence factors2
- 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.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.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 type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | uncommon |
| Age group affected |
Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Aerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
| Best tests to detect | |
| Pathogen of |
| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
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| Optimal growth pH | |
| Conditions correlated with |
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| Cellular adherence capacities | High |
| Found in healthy vaginas | No |
| Biofilm-forming capacities |
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| 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.