👉 Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria, is characterized by its ability to produce spores that are dispersed throughout the body, often causing infections such as staphylococcal infections.
👉 Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically lives in the gut of humans and some animals. It can cause infections such as streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and pneumonia. Staphylococcus aureus is also found in the skin, mouth, and respiratory tract.