Staphylococcus shinii with MALDI TOF MS

Staphylococcus shinii

Staphylococcus shinii is a newly proposed species of coagulase-negative staphylococci, isolated from fresh produce, particularly chives. It has been characterized for its antibiotic resistance genes and is of interest in the context of sulfur metabolism, which plays a significant role in the global sulfur cycle.
The bacterium was named in honor of Prof. Hyun-Kil Shin in recognition of his outstanding work in the area of food microbiology.
This species may possess antibiotic resistance genes and has been associated with nosocomial infections. It’s important to note that Staphylococcus shinii should not be confused with other staphylococci species, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, or individuals like Shinji Okazaki, a Japanese footballer.