10 Urinary Tract Infection Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #7: Staphylococcus Aureus
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a bacterium that is normally found on the body, nose, respiratory tract, and skin. Although it can be commensal and is not always pathogenic, it can cause many conditions, such as skin abscesses, respiratory infections, food poisoning, and sinusitis. UTIs caused by S. aureus usually occur secondary to blood-borne infections.
The preferred treatment is penicillin unless the strain has antibiotic resistance.
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