Staph infections happen when Staphylococcus bacteria get into your skin or other parts of your body. They can cause blisters, sores and boils on your skin. They can also infect your blood, heart, lungs, digestive tract, breasts or bones. Staph infections can be easily treatable or life-threatening. Providers treat them with antibiotics.
Most people have Staphylococcus bacteria on their skin, but sometimes it can cause an acute infection with life threatening symptoms. Staphylococcus bacteria are a common bacterial strain....