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Is it possible to get a staph infection from a splinter?
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Yes: Any break in the skin can lead to a staph infection.
Answered 9/12/2015
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Yes: While this would be uncommon, it is possible, especially if the wound has gotten dirty or exposed to the staph bacterium.
Answered 4/15/2015
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