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Staphylococcal infections
Staph is short for Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria. There are over 30 types, but Staphylococcus aureus causes most staph infections, including
- Skin infections
- Pneumonia
- Food poisoning
- Toxic shock syndrome
- Blood poisoning (bacteremia)
Anyone can get a staph skin infection. You are more likely to get one if you have a cut or scratch, or have contact with a person or surface that has staph bacteria.