Selected Staphylococcal Diseases

Selected Staphylococcal Diseases

Staphylococcus aureus is a common colonizer of human skin and may be found in the anterior nose of up to 30% of asymptomatic persons. It is among the most common causes of skin and soft tissue infections.

In Georgia, only certain staphylococcal infections are notifiable conditions. These include:

• Vancomycin-Intermediate S. aureus (VISA)
• Vancomycin-Resistant S. aureus (VRSA)
• Severe Cases of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA)
• Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (CDC)

Updated 12/27/2022