A Guide to Staphylococcal Skin Infections

Staphylococcus or “staph” bacteria commonly inhabit the skin surface. This colonization is generally harmless since the skin acts as an effective barrier to outside pathogens. Breaks in the skin, however, from cuts, abrasions or insect bites can act as a point of entry for bacterial infection. Staphylococcus aureus is a specific pathogenic strain that is …

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