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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Causes Staph Infection ?

Q&A: Unexplained illness may be recurring staph infection

October 02, 2008
A woman with recurring fever, pain, and urination problems asks Dr. Peter Gott what may cause such symptoms. According to Dr. Gott, the pattern may be caused by a urinary tract staph infection. He recommends medical tests that may help the patient avoid dangerous consequences such as internal abscesses and kidney failure. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Staph Infections
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics.  Staph infections including MRSA are most... Read more »

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Staph Infections: How To Control Their Spread in Nursing Homes
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of staph infection, is becoming a... Read more »

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The Old Year Leaves Problems
By Leah , Health Expert

...been battling for over a year.  It seems I have a staph infection within my blood stream which... Read more »

Health Guide

Folliculitis
...damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph). Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the beard area of the face, usually the upper lip.... Read more »
MRSA infection
...breathing tube. The infection can be minor and local (for example, a pimple), or more serious. Most staph infections occur in people with weak immune systems, usually patients in hospitals and... Read more »
MRSA infection
...infection. MRSA pneumonia and blood poisoning have highdeath rates. Complications Serious staph infections may include: Cellulitis Endocarditis ... Read more »
Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
...“triggering event” which pushes the immune system into overdrive. In our case, it was a severe staph infection. But the disease can also be the result of anything from pesticides to... Read more »
MRSA infection
...the site Fever Warmth around the infected area Symptoms of a more serious staph infection mayinclude: Rash Shortness of breath Fever... Read more »

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