People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonization. These are the ...

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Staph infections can be deadly, especially in hospitals where certain strains have evolved to be resistant to antibiotics. The bacteria responsible for these infections, Staphylococcus aureus, is ...

Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of infections that you get on a regular basis, such as a cold or a stomach bug, and ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A serious staph infection that doesn‘t respond to antibiotic treatment can develop from any wound, including a spider bite. It is also possible to mistake MRSA infections for a spider bite at first.