Addison Rerecich, who made headlines and medical history in 2011 when she contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection that led to a double lung transplant weeks before she turned 12 ...

Most boils are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. While over-the-counter medications are available, they can only ...

flu-like symptoms and serious skin conditions like MRSA and staph infections, according to the report. It noted that potential sources of pollution can include stormwater outlets, rivers and ...

Aim: To quantitatively assess Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. Materials & methods: In addition to the qualitative Congo red agar (CRA) method, we used the bioluminescence (BLM), safranine (SAF ...

Over time, high blood sugar can damage your body. For example, it can damage blood vessels, leave you more prone to infections, and slow down wound healing. These and other factors can lead to a ...

There are nearly three million cases of Staph infection each year in the United States alone. Staph, or staphylococcus bacteria, can live inside of the nose or on the skin without causing harm to its ...

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