A staph infection is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Staph can cause boils, food poisoning, cellulitis, toxic shock syndrome, MRSA, and various other illnesses and infections. Most staph infections are transmitted from person to person.
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What Is a Staph Infection? Symptoms, Pictures See SlideshowRelated Disease Conditions
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Boils (Skin Abscesses)
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Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
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Fever
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Pneumonia
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Endocarditis
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Staph Infection (Staphylococcus Aureus)
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Rash
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Food Poisoning (Symptoms, Remedies, Treatment, Cure)
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Cellulitis
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Impetigo
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MRSA
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
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Treatment & Diagnosis
Medications & Supplements
- clindamycin, oral (Cleocin)
- cefpodoxime proxetil (Vantin, Banan) for Infections
- Penicillin (Antibiotics)
- levofloxacin (Levaquin) Side Effects and Adverse Effects
- Amoxicillin vs. Augmentin (Comparison of Side Effects and Antibiotic Uses)
- Cefdinir vs. cefixime (Suprax) 3rd Generation Antibiotics
- Keflex vs. Penicillin
Prevention & Wellness
- Therapy Dogs Can Spread MRSA, But Antibacterials Help Prevent the Danger
- Colds Especially Bad? Your Nose Might Be to Blame
- 'Fish Pedicure' Caused One Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing
- Testing for Penicillin Allergy May Cut 'Superbug' Infection Risk
- Certain Staph Bacteria Linked to Eczema
- Hospitals Get Good News About Fighting Staph Infections
- Humans Can Pass Staph Germs to Monkeys
- Certain Steroids Raise Risk for Serious Staph Infections
- Diabetes May Raise Risk for Dangerous Staph Infection
- Newborns Vulnerable to Common Staph Infections: Study
- Pig Farmers at Greater Risk for Drug-Resistant Staph Infections: Study
- Older Antibiotic Still Works Against Staph Infections, Study Finds
- Staph Bacteria May Play Role in Eczema-Like Rash, Mouse Study Finds
- Experimental Staph Vaccine Fails to Work, Study Finds
- African Chimps Carry Drug-Resistant, Human-Linked Staph
- 'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
- Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study
- Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients
- Staph Infection Risk Rises With Brain, Chest Surgeries
- Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
- Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Reaching Epidemic Levels in Some Parts of U.S.
- Drug-Resistant Staph Is Here
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