Staph Infection Guide: Symptoms, Cures and Prevention

Staph infections often originate in the gym or from common skin injuries. Recognizing symptoms of staph in the nose or armpit boils is key to using the right antibiotics and dietary strategies to fight the infection.

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Cures for Staph Infections

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Staphylococci--commonly called staph--cause a variety of human infections, including boils, skin infections (cellulitis), food poisoning, pneumonia, bone and blood stream infections and toxic shock syndrome. One species of staphylococci called Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, causes most human infections.