Staph infection

Updated: 2020-05-06

Overview

Staph infections can turn deadly if the bacteria invade deeper into the body. Staph is spread person-to-person and is very contagious.

Symptoms

Skin infections can cause boils and oozing blisters. When Staph cause food poisoning or a bloodstream infection, fever, nausea, and joint, muscle or belly pain may occur.

Treatments

Some strains of staph (MRSA) no longer respond to common antibiotics. Drainage of the infection is often required.