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DescriptionStaphylococcal or Staph bacteria cause several diseases. The toxin produced by Staph in food causes a type of food poisoning. Staphylococci also cause skin, surgical site, and wound infections, some of which are resistant to most antibiotics. Staph are also one of the major causes of toxic shock syndrome.

Staphylococcal

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Texas Department of Health: Staphylococcal Diseases (Site) - Fact sheets on various diseases associated with the bacteria.