Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus include all of the following except . a. meningitis
b. anthrax
c. scalded skin
d. syndrome impetigo

b. anthrax

Explanation:

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterial species that exists in nature as a pathogen (disease-causing). Since Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen, it can be attributed to cause certain diseases. Based on the options provided, the diseases caused by this bacterium include:

- Scalded skin: This is also called Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (). It is caused by a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus.

- Meningitis: Staphylococcal meningitis, as the name implies, is caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

- Syndrome impetigo; This is a common skin infection in children, which is caused by Streptococcus spp and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

From the options provided, Anthrax is caused by another different bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.

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