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Can streptococcus epidermis be bad infection?
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Usually not: Streptococcus epidermis is a very common normal bacteria on the skin and usually does not cause problems in healthy people. It rarely can cause a problem in the heart for those with artificial valves.
Answered 6/13/2014
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