Staph (Staphylococcus) Infection Symptoms, Causes …

Staphylococcus (sometimes called “staph”) is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases.; Staph infections may cause disease due to direct infection or due to the production of toxins by the bacteria. Boils, impetigo, food poisoning, cellulitis, and toxic shock syndrome are all examples of diseases that can be caused by Staphylococcus. …

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