Staphylococcus aureus is commonly linked to which infections?

Staphylococcus aureus is commonly linked to which infections?

• A. Puerperal sepsis and abscesses
• B. Malaria
• C. Ulcerative colitis
• D. Aneurysm

Answer: (A)

Staphylococcus aureus is a classic cause of skin and soft tissue infections and post-delivery infections. It readily invades tissues and forms abscesses, and in obstetric settings it’s a well-known culprit in puerperal (postpartum) sepsis. That makes the option describing puerperal sepsis and abscesses the best fit. Malaria is due to Plasmodium parasites, ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease, and aneurysm refers to a vascular dilation (with infection possible only in rare septic aneurysms, not a common association with S. aureus).

Staphylococcus aureus is a classic cause of skin and soft tissue infections and post-delivery infections. It readily invades tissues and forms abscesses, and in obstetric settings it’s a well-known culprit in puerperal (postpartum) sepsis. That makes the option describing puerperal sepsis and abscesses the best fit.

Malaria is due to Plasmodium parasites, ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease, and aneurysm refers to a vascular dilation (with infection possible only in rare septic aneurysms, not a common association with S. aureus).