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Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream. Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever.

Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I am a 72-year-old woman and have had cellulitis for what seems like forever. Last September, I clipped my ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...