Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan

Exercise 17

Critical thinking is the ability to reason and solve problems using facts and concepts. These questions can be approached from a number of angles and, in most cases, they do not have a single correct answer.
A microscopic cluster of Staphylococcus aureus is transferred to the surface of your skin.
a. Describe any defense mechanisms these cells will have to avoid at this portal of entry.
b. The microbial cells have managed to survive these attacks and now enter into a hair follicle. Discuss what skin disease(s) may arise due to the entry of this pathogen.