Who are you - Staphylococcus saprophyticus?

Abstract

Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a leading cause of cystitis in young women. S. saprophyticus shares many clinical features of urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli, but differs in pathogenesis, seasonal variation, and geographic distribution. This review summarizes what is known and what still needs to be learned about this microorganism. © 2005 by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved.