Explore the various diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus in this comprehensive microbiology lecture. Delve into skin infections such as folliculitis, abscesses, furuncles, and carbuncles. Learn about the potentially life-threatening Toxic Shock Syndrome and its association with TSST-1 toxin. Understand the mechanisms behind Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning and its characteristic symptom of watery diarrhea. Gain valuable insights into these infectious diseases, their pathogenesis, and clinical presentations, essential for medical professionals, students preparing for NEET, USMLE, NCLEX, COMPLEX, and PLAB exams, as well as anyone interested in microbiology and infectious diseases.