 S. aureus produce leukocidins, which kill white blood cells.

Virulence Factors of *S. aureus* and *P. aeruginosa*

Causes superficial and deep wound infections.

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These purulent skin infections may initially manifest as folliculitis, but can lead to furuncles or deeper abscesses called carbuncles.



Wound Infections (Pyoderma)

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Formation of biofilm on or inside the wound the result of poor hygiene, or exposure to microbes in the environmenet. 

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