- Resources
What Causes Staph Infection ?
Staph aureus food poisoning is an illness that results from eating food contaminated with a toxin produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is often caused when a food handler contaminates food products that are served or stored at room- or refrigerator temperature. Common examples of such foods are desserts (especially custards and cream filled- or topped desserts),...
Read moreMore information on "What Causes Staph Infection ?"
From Our Experts
Staph Infections
Superbug. It's a term that's been in the news a lot lately. However, I was hearing about this infection even before it became a recent... Read more »
Staph Infections: How To Control Their Spread in Nursing Homes
According to a new study, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of staph infection, is becoming a major source of... Read more »
Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis
One of the major risks of having spine surgery is the development of an infection. Discitis is an uncommon infection of the spinal disc... Read more »
Implants Can Hide Staphylococcus Infections
Some people are walking around with some serious body hardware. Not the armor type, I am talking about the implants: the hips, the knees,... Read more »
From Our Sources
E. Coli, Staph Found in Make-Up Counter Testers
In a recent two-year study, researchers found that every make-up tester they analyzed at beauty counters was contaminated by the E. coli bug. The... Read more »
Staph Toxins Disrupt the Immune System, Study Finds
Researchers have found that the toxins produced by staphylococcus bacteria are much more complex and are linked to more illnesses than scientists... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe bacterial strains that cause UTIs include:Escherichia (E.) coli is responsible for most uncomplicated cystitis cases in women, especially... Read more »
Ear Infections: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAcute otitis media (middle ear infection) is usually due to a combination of factors that increase susceptibility to bacterial and viral... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
