All boils are caused by staph (what you are referring to as "staff") bacteria. Of course it was positive. Normally staphylococcus aureus (staph for short) bacteria lives harmlessly on our skin, but causes problems if it enters through a cut or other opening, or gets pushed down into a hair follicle (which is what happens when a boil forms). Testing a boil for staph isn't protocol because it's a duh.
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All boils are caused by staph (what you are referring to as "staff") bacteria. Of course it was positive. Normally staphylococcus aureus (staph for short) bacteria lives harmlessly on our skin, but causes problems if it enters through a cut or other opening, or gets pushed down into a hair follicle (which is what happens when a boil forms). Testing a boil for staph isn't protocol because it's a duh.
July 30, 2018 - 5:43pmThis Comment
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