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How do you get infected with staphylococcus hominis subsp. hominis and what consecuences this infection has?

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This organism is...: Normally found on the skin and rarely causes infection except when it is associated with devices such as IV lines, pacemakers, artificial heart valves and prosthetic joints. In those situations, the device needs to be removed.

Answered 6/30/2017

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