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"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite common ...

The FDA discovered staph bacteria contamination in an eczema cream sold nationwide. Staph can cause life-threatening infections including sepsis in people with compromised immune systems or damaged ...

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