Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This clump of bacteria (purple) is in the extracellular matrix (red) that connects cells and tissue. Staphylococcus epidermidis is part of normal human skin flora (commensal). It can also be found in the mucous membranes and in animals. Although S. epidermidis is not usually pathogenic, patients with compromised immune systems are at risk of developing infection. These infections are generally hospital-acquired. | |
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