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What are the symptoms of staph infections in most people?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Boil,red skin: Most staphylococcus aureus infections are in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The skin is red, hot, swollen and tender. There could be drainage of pus if the infected area drains. If it's more severe there could be red streaks running up the arm or leg, fever and chills.

Answered 3/13/2020

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