Description
Illness caused by infection with staphylococcus bacteria and often shortened to staph infection.
Overview
Staphylococcal infections are caused by staphylococcus bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose. The bacteria can spread between people on objects or in food. Staph infections may be mild or serious.
Symptoms
Staph infections can range from minor skin symptoms to food poisoning and a bloodstream infection.
Treatments
Staph infections are treated with medicines that target bacteria, called antibiotics. On the skin, infected sores may be drained. If a medical device in the body is infected, it is taken out.
Last Updated: April 26th, 2024
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