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Staphylococcal (Staph) Skin Infections

Internet URL

http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/staph.html  External Link

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Nemours Foundation

Description

This document provides an overiew on staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection in kids, teens, and adults.

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Review Date

5/22/2007