Staphylococcus aureus

Pathogen Type: bacteria

Vectors

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Family:
Staphylococcaceae
Genus:
Staphylococcus
Class:
Coccus
Staphylococcus species are a Gram-positive bacterium which also includes Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA).

Disinfectants
Staphylococcus species can be inactivated using accelerated hydrogen peroxide, peroxygen, phenolics, quaternary ammonium, 1% bleach, 2% glutaraldehyde, 70% ethanol, or chlorohexadine.