Definition

Noun An infection caused by bacteria of the Staphylococcus genus. These infections are often characterized by the formation of pus-filled pockets (abscesses).

Usage

This is a medical term used to describe a specific type of bacterial infection. It is typically used in clinical, healthcare, and scientific contexts. * The patient was hospitalized with a serious staphylococcal infection. * Proper wound care is essential to prevent a staphylococcal infection.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often modified to specify the site or nature of the infection (e.g., "cutaneous staphylococcal infection," "systemic staphylococcal infection").
• It is frequently discussed in the context of antibiotic resistance, such as "methicillin-resistant (MRSA) infection."

Variants and Related Words

• Staph infection (n): A common informal abbreviation for "staphylococcal infection."
• Staphylococcus (n): The genus name for the spherical bacteria that cause the infection.
• Abscess (n): A localized collection of pus, a common symptom of many staphylococcal infections.

Synonyms

• Staph infection (informal synonym)
• Pyogenic infection (a more general term for pus-forming infections, which includes those caused by staphylococci)

Related Phrases

• Antibiotic treatment for staphylococcal infection: A common phrase describing the standard therapeutic approach.
• Community-acquired staphylococcal infection: Specifies an infection contracted outside of a healthcare setting.

Noun

1. an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation