Organisms

Staphylococcus hominis

A species of STAPHYLOCOCCUS similar to STAPHYLOCOCCUS HAEMOLYTICUS, but containing different esterases. The subspecies Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus is highly virulent and novobiocin resistant.

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Abstract

A species of STAPHYLOCOCCUS similar to STAPHYLOCOCCUS HAEMOLYTICUS, but containing different esterases. The subspecies Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus is highly virulent and novobiocin resistant.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTIONS

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Staphylococcus (1984-2002)

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  2. B03w.353w.500w.750w.750w.425w
  3. B03w.510w.100w.750w.750w.425w
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  6. B03w.510w.460.410.800w.750w.425w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Staphylococcus hominis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041181. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041181
  2. Staphylococcus hominis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staphylococcus_hominis
  3. Staphylococcus hominis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7600410