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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for boil OR 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. 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
  3. 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
  4. Cholera (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you can take to help to prevent cholera infection: Use only bottled or purified water for drinking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, and brushing your teeth If you do use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets Wash your hands ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholera.html - Health Topics
  5. 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
  6. Diarrhea (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your teeth If you do use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets Make sure that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html - Health Topics
  7. Traveler's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... brushing your teeth. If you use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets. Food poisoning can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/travelershealth.html - Health Topics