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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for furuncle OR abscess OR Staphylococcal infection
  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 ...
  2. Abscess (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, ...
  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 ...
  4. Urinary Tract Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    The urinary system is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. Spinal Cord Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected ...
  7. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diverticulitis can also develop serious problems such as: Abscess, a painful, swollen, pus-filled area caused by infection Fistula, an abnormal opening or passage between the ...
  8. Tooth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a tooth's surface, which can lead to cavities Abscess - a pocket of pus, caused by a tooth infection Impacted tooth - a tooth did not erupt (break ...
  9. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the surface of a tooth A cavity An infection, which can lead to an abscess (pocket of pus) forming. The abscess can cause ...
  10. 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 ...
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