Linker-Improved Chimeric Endolysin Selectively Kills Staphylococcus aureus , on Reconstituted Human Epidermis, and in a Murine Model of Skin Infection.

Staphylococcus aureus causes a broad spectrum of diseases in humans and animals. It is frequently associated with inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, where it aggravates symptoms. Treatment of S.