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Staphylococcus epidermidis compared with Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Firmicutes (متينات الجدار) Firmicutes (متينات الجدار)
Class same Bacilli (عصيات) Bacilli (عصيات)
Order same Staphylococcales Staphylococcales
Family same Staphylococcaceae Staphylococcaceae
Genus same Staphylococcus Staphylococcus
Species Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Staphylococcus.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that is the most abundant commensal bacterium on human skin. It colonizes the entire body surface and mucous membranes of humans and other mammals globally. While normally harmless, it is a leading cause of biofilm-associated infections on implanted medical devices.

Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus recognized as a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It forms characteristic clusters of cells and inhabits human and animal skin, mucous membranes, and the periurethral area. This opportunistic pathogen is commensal under normal conditions but can colonize the urinary tract.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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