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What does culture yielded growth of staphylococcus aureus mean?

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Common skin germ: Staph aureus is just a common skin germ that is often found in abscesses or pustules. It is considered more invasive or aggressive than many other skin germs.MRSA is one strain of this germ.

Answered 1/18/2020

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