Staphylococcus infection

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

Staphylococcal pneumonia

Broader Terms

bacterial disease

Narrower Terms

toxic shock syndrome

Related Terms

bacterial food poisoning, bacterial pneumonia

Scope Note

infections with bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus; includes staphylococcal pneumonia, staph skin infections, furunculosis, carbuncle, impetigo, Ritter disease, scalded skin syndrome, etc.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• ~Discussion Of all the illnesses that can be picked up in the hospital, a Staphylococcus infection is surely fearsome.
• Staphylococcus infection is classified to ICD-9-CM code 041.
• Some may present as bacteremia, and if a Staphylococcus infection is found then spinal epidural abscess should be considered, particularly in those with predisposing risk factors.
• The probability that the toxic effect on smooth muscle cells explains some of the local and systemic effects of staphylococcus infection is discussed.
• The Staphylococcus infection is carried on the skin or in the mucous membranes at the back of the throat and in the nasal cavity by approximately 30% of the population.

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