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In this blog, we will thoroughly examine Staph Infections and Spider bites. We will explore their causes and risk factors and analyze the similarities and differences between these two medical conditions. This will include a discussion on the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, the cause of Staph infections, and the potential dangers of certain spider bites.
Author - Greta Daniskova
Greta is a BSc Biomedical Science student at the University of Westminster, London.
A staph infection is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. There are more than 30 varieties of Staphylococcus bacteria, but the one most commonly causes infection is Staphylococcus aureus [1]. These bacteria are quite common in the environment and can produce a range of skin infections, including cellulitis, boils, impetigo, folliculitis, and scalded skin syndrome [2].
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