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How does staphylococcus aureus move from one tissue to another while it is non-motile?

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Blood and...: ...Body fluid movement. Also, inflammation increases pressure in the inflamed area, which pushes bacteria away. On skin surfaces, dirty hands are the usual vector (from nose where s aureus usually lives, to open sores on skin.).

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

By blood: One way infection spreads is by being carried to other body parts by the circulation ...Blood or lymph.

Answered 8/30/2013

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