Extracts of this algae have been tested to combat MRSA staph infections. Several commonly contracted skin diseases include ringworm, impetigo, herpes gladiatorum, and staph infection. Testing revealed Lauri suffered from pneumonia, anemia and an antibiotic-resistant staph infection. Infections include by fungi such as "Candida albicans" and bacteria such as "Staph. aureus". But, each type of skin infection caused by staph bacteria is different. Nasal carriage is also implicated in the occurrence of staph infections. He was hospitalized after a staph infection developed in a right arm wound. He began displaying signs of a staph infection and other symptoms related to the infection. These included a fractured back, pneumonia, staph infection, collapsed lungs and kidney failure. Pavlik would postpone the bout due to a nagging staph infection. Together with a subsequent abscess and staph infection, Killebrew endured three surgeries and nearly died. The cause was confirmed as a heart attack resulting from a staph infection. However, the bout was cancelled when Gallicchio suffered a staph infection. Nash, however, suffered a legitimate staph infection and missed Genesis. During the 2008 season, Winslow was hospitalized with a staph infection.