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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Staphylococcal infection OR abscess
  1. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are Staphylococcal (staph) infections? Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. MRSA (National Library of Medicine)  
    MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It causes a staph infection (pronounced "staff infection") that is resistant to several common antibiotics. There are two types of infection. Hospital-associated MRSA happens to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mrsa.html - Health Topics
  3. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... germs. For example,: Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections Viruses cause shingles, warts, and herpes simplex Fungi ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Antibiotic Resistance (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... They can spread to other people. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one example. It causes infections that are resistant to several common antibiotics. Antibiotic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/antibioticresistance.html - Health Topics
  5. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Antibiotics are the usual treatment. When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. Each time you ... infection that those antibiotics cannot cure. NIH: National Institute ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bacterialinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectionsandpregnancy.html - Health Topics
  7. Impetigo (National Library of Medicine)  
    Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but it can also be caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. It is most common in children between the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/impetigo.html - Health Topics
  8. Infection Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectioncontrol.html - Health Topics
  9. Cystic Fibrosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cysticfibrosis.html - Health Topics
  10. Meningitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke, hearing loss, and brain damage. It can also harm other organs. Pneumococcal infections and meningococcal infections are the most common causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/meningitis.html - Health Topics