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Staphylococcal (Staph) Skin Infections

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The Nemours Foundation

Description

When the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. Learn how to protect yourself against getting staph (and other) infections — including MRSA.

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Review Date

10/3/2012