Up to 30% of the human population are asymptomatically and permanently colonized with
nasal Staphylococcus aureus. To successfully colonize human nares, S. aureus needs to …

Staphylococcus aureus is frequently isolated from the skin of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients
during flares. The normal microbiota is disrupted and the diversity of the microorganisms on …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important opportunistic pathogen and persistently colonizes
about 20% of the human population. Its surface is' decorated'with proteins that are covalently …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an important chronic or relapsing inflammatory skin disease that
often precedes asthma and allergic disorders. New insights into the genetics and …

Staphylococcus aureus uses a plethora of virulence factors to accommodate a diversity of
niches in its human host. Aside from the classical manifestations of S. aureus-induced …

Infection is still the major complication of orthopedic implants and projections based on the
actual trend indicate that total hip and knee arthroplasties and their consequent infection …

In apparent contrast to its invasive potential Staphylococcus aureus colonizes the anterior
nares of 20–80% of the human population. The relationship between host and microbe …

Iron is a versatile redox-active catalyst and a required cofactor within a diverse array of
biological processes. To almost all organisms, iron is both essential and potentially toxic …

Abuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens. Methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was reported just two years after the clinical use of …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common complex disease that frequently follows a chronic
relapsing course and affects the quality of life of patients and families in a significant …