Staphylococcus aureus (SA) are responsible for both localized and invasive infections including carbuncles, cellulitis, lymph node abscess, and wound infections among others. SA is a ubiquitous environmental organism that colonizes 30-50% adults and more than 50% of children with underlying skin disorders. Hematogenous seeding can result in fulminant infection, and sites as diverse as bone, joint, lung, muscle, pericardium, endocardium, and other vascular structures can be involved. Factors which are known to increase the risk for colonization include the presence of underlying skin disorders and history of frequent needle use which occur in the setting of diabetes, or hemodialysis. Health care workers have traditionally been noted to have higher carriage rates.