Staphylococcus lugdunensis in the urogenital tract

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)

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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