This document provides information on Staphylococcus bacteria. It discusses that there are over 61 Staphylococcus species, with important pathogenic species being S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, and S. pseudointermedius. It describes characteristics of Staphylococcus such as being low G+C content, clustering in grapelike formations, and producing catalase. Location, transmission, diseases caused, and virulence factors of several Staphylococcus species are summarized.