Staphylococcus Aureus

{x}{t}cat +, coagulase +, protein A, beta-hemolytic,ferments mannitol
{x}{r}{t}exfolitive toxin-scalded skin syndrome;
septic arthritis, impetigo, furuncles, carbuncles, cellulitis, erysipelas
{x}{b/r}{t}suprantigen exotoxin-fever,
desquamative rash, toxic shock syndrome
{g}{t} preformed exotoxin-food poisoning
Can cause pneumonia{dash}patchy infiltrates on chest x-ray
Part of normal flora of nares and skin