Vocabulary Entry

staphylococcal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or caused by staphylococcus, a type of bacteria often responsible for infections.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with a staphylococcal infection."

"Staphylococcal strains can be resistant to multiple antibiotics."

"The doctor explained the symptoms of staphylococcal disease to the family."

noun

Example Sentences

"The lab identified the presence of staphylococcal in the blood sample."

"Healthcare professionals are trained to handle staphylococcal outbreaks."

"Staphylococcal can lead to various health complications if not treated properly."