Right now at this very second, you’re living in close quarters with bacteria that can cause serious damage to your skin or give you an aching fever. It is estimated that 25% of healthy individuals live with the bacteria called “staphylococcus” on their skin.
In fact staphylococcus aureus as it’s known in full, is typically found in the skin, hair, nose, and mouth of many people. Staph infections are common and very troublesome. Many are confused as to what a staph infection may look like, or what it is at all. BlackDoctor did the research for you and here’s what we found.
What is a Staph Infection?
Staph infections are caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. This bacteria is generally found in the skin, nose, mouth or hair of individuals. Typically these bacteria cause no problems other than minor skin infections, but it can breach other important parts of the body and create havoc.
Staph infections are the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections such as cellulitis, furuncles, and boils. This bacteria is usually harmless but can cause harmful infections such as pneumonia, joint infections, and bloodstream contamination.
How Do You Get Staph Infections?
The bacteria is most often transmitted through