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What are the possible effects all over the body after an invasive staph infection in my back bone?
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Stpahylococcus: If staphylococcal infection disseminates from the bone site it can cause bacteremia, joint infection, can spread to lungs, kidneys and other organs, can result in sepsis.Shock.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Staph infection: It can be in your blood or on your skin but i don't understand what you mean by infection in back bone.
Answered 1/5/2019
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