In mammals, staphylococci physiologically colonize the skin, sebaceous and sweat glands, and the mucous membranes of the nose, oropharynx, intestines, and urogenital tract 2,6,10,16. Staphylococcus aureus permanently or transiently colonizes approximately 20-30% of the human population, predominantly in the nares and on the skin 1,10,14,16.
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