Association Between Virulence Factors of Staphylococcus and Disease Progression: A Review Article

Staphylococcus aureus is amongst the leading human bacterial pathogens, causing diseases that range from small skin infections to severe systemic conditions. The high pathogenicity of S. aureus is due to its exquisite virulence armament, including adhesion proteins, toxins, and antibiotic resistance traits. The surface-associated polysaccharides of S. aureus are one critical aspect concerning virulence and biofilm development. This paper provides a synthesis of recent research concerning the virulence factors of S. aureus with the aim to focus on their pathogenic roles along with treatment implicative and existing gap.