<P> Staphylococcus epidermidis is a Gram - positive bacterium , and one of over 40 species belonging to the genus Staphylococcus . It is part of the normal human flora , typically the skin flora , and less commonly the mucosal flora . Although S. epidermidis is not usually pathogenic , patients with compromised immune systems are at risk of developing infection . These infections are generally hospital - acquired . S. epidermidis is a particular concern for people with catheters or other surgical implants because it is known to form biofilms that grow on these devices . Being part of the normal skin flora , S. epidermidis is a frequent contaminant of specimens sent to the diagnostic laboratory . </P>
<P> Staphylococcus epidermidis is a Gram - positive bacterium , and one of over 40 species belonging to the genus Staphylococcus . It is part of the normal human flora , typically the skin flora , and less commonly the mucosal flora . Although S. epidermidis is not usually pathogenic , patients with compromised immune systems are at risk of developing infection . These infections are generally hospital - acquired . S. epidermidis is a particular concern for people with catheters or other surgical implants because it is known to form biofilms that grow on these devices . Being part of the normal skin flora , S. epidermidis is a frequent contaminant of specimens sent to the diagnostic laboratory . </P>
where is staphylococcus epidermidis found in the body
where is staphylococcus epidermidis found in the body
skin flora mucosal flora
skin flora mucosal flora