Staph Infections
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Staph Infections Symptoms
The symptoms of a staph infection depend on the location of the infection:
Lung infection
:
Bacterial pneumonia symptoms
Skin infection
:
Cellulitis symptoms
Bone infection
:
Osteomyelitis symptoms
Blood-borne infection:
Sepsis symptoms
Soft tissue infection:
Necrotizing fasciitis symptoms
Heart valve infection
:
Bacterial endocarditis symptoms
Joint infection
:
Septic arthritis symptoms
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Related Conditions
Carbuncle
Cellulitis
Folliculitis
Fournier gangrene
Furuncle
Impetigo
Lymphangitis
Necrotizing fasciitis
Pilonidal abscess
Rashes in adults
Rashes in children
Skin abscess
Staph pneumonia
Cough
Rash
Skin lump
Skin ulcers
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Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008
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