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Staphylococcus epidermidis

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About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class
Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order
Staphylococcales
Family
Staphylococcaceae
Genus
Staphylococcus
Species
Staphylococcus epidermidis ()

Similar Species in Staphylococcus

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Staphylococcus saccharolyticus
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Staphylococcus simiae
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Staphylococcus succinus
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Staphylococcus hominis
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Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Staphylococcus caprae
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Staphylococcus arlettae
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Staphylococcus haemolyticus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Staphylococcus epidermidis. It belongs to the genus Staphylococcus.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Staphylococcus epidermidis) belongs to the genus Staphylococcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylococcaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Staphylococcus epidermidis) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Staphylococcus include , , , , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Staphylococcus — 20 Species

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Staphylococcus haemolyticus
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Staphylococcus saccharolyticus
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Staphylococcus simiae
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Staphylococcus epidermidis
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Staphylococcus succinus
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Staphylococcus hominis
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Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Staphylococcus caprae
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Staphylococcus arlettae
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Staphylococcus cohnii
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Staphylococcus equorum
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Staphylococcus kloosii
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Staphylococcus lentus
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Staphylococcus gallinarum
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Staphylococcus capitis
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Staphylococcus nepalensis
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Staphylococcus fleurettii
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Staphylococcus pasteuri
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis
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Staph Aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
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