Structure and Physiology
This bacteria is a Gram-positive, cocci-shaped, facultative anaerobe which is resistant to the penicillin-derivative antibiotic methicillin. S. epidermidis is part of normal human bacterial flora and is mostly located on skin.
Transmission and Disease
It is an opportunistic and pathogenic; infections caused by this bacteria can be very difficult to treat.
Most Staphylococcus species are hardy microorganisms capable of surviving on surfaces and under dry conditions.