Staphylococcal Infections
Staphylococcal Infections are infections due to the staphylococcus bacteria. Commonly they may be called “staph” or “staph infections”. A particular type called “staphylococcus aureus” is a common type, and there is a subtype of this that is often treatment-resistant
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- Staphylococcus aureus: Staphylococcus aureus is a type of staphylococcus bacteria (“staph”). It can cause diseases such as boils (skin infections), sinusitis, and
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- Boils: Boils, also called “furuncles”, are bacterial skin infections resulting from an infected hair follicle or skin gland infection. The infectious bacteria
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- Cellulitis: Cellulitis is an inflammation that usually affects the skin and tissues under the skin, most common on the legs. The
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- Sinusitis: Sinusitis is the inflammation of the areas called the “sinuses”, which are cavities in the facial area, near the nose
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- Infection: Infection refers to the body reacting to a microbe or pathogen. It is somewhat distinct from “inflammation” but there is
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- Skin Symptoms: Skin symptoms is a broad category of any affliction of the skin. Common skin symptoms include rash, blisters, pimples, hives
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