infections
Staphylococcus aureus Infections
Types of staph infections
Staphylococcus aureusinfections range from mild to life threatening. Themost commonstaphylococcal infections are Skin infections, often causing Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses None However, the bacteria can travel through the bloodstream (called Bacteremia ) and infect almost any site in the body, particularly heart valves ( The bacteria also tend to accumulate on medical devices in the body, such as artificial heart valves or joints, heart pacemakers, and catheters inserted through the skin into blood vessels. Certain staphylococcal infections are more likely in certain situations: Bloodstream infections:When a catheter that is inserted in a vein has remained in place for a long time Endocarditis:When people inject illicit drugs or have an artificial heart valve or when a catheter inserted in a vein is infected Osteomyelitis:WhenStaphylococcus aureusspreads to the bone from an infection in the bloodstream or from an infection in nearby soft tissue, as may occur in people with deep pressure sores or foot sores due to diabetes Lung infection ( Overview of Pneumonia ): 