Summary

Staphylocossus aureus (S. aureus) are Gram-positive spherical bacteria which appear grape-like when viewed through a microscope. S. aureus colonizes mainly in the nasal passages, but it may regularly be found in most other anatomical locales and is a leading cause of soft tissue infections. This article discusses a study to test the effectiveness of scrubs, gowns, and masks, on the airborne dispersal of S. aureus.