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Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to the eye. Into that breach slips a common bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. For many people, the ...

MRSA is a term used for staphylococcus aureus infections that are resistant to antibiotics. Staph bacteria are the most common cause of skin infection in the United States, can be carried on the skin ...

Staphylococcus aureus is more than just a common germ — it’s a master of survival. From its superglue-like grip on human skin to its evolving antibiotic resistance, staph has become one of modern ...

When staph bacteria meet skin, they hang on for dear life and won't let go. The ties that bind staph and human skin, as it turns out, shape one of the strongest bonds in biology. Unfortunately for us, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I've been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. After about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed, I started to ...

University officials have confirmed three cases of Staph skin infections among third floor New South residents, with a possible fourth case that has yet to be verified. “Staph infections are not ...