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Is there a correlation between frequent staph infections and arthritis of my hands and feet?
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Actually, yes...: Read this: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001466/ always consult a doctor...Good luck!
Answered 3/9/2015
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No: Staph is a bacteria. Arthritis (osteo) is a degenerative wearing away of cartiledge problem. No correlation.
Answered 2/13/2013
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