Staph infections in hospitals pose a significant threat to the health of postoperative surgical patients.
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Staph
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Synonyms for "staph" (3 found)
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Two years ago, he had emergency surgery for a staph infection in his leg, with affects so severe he had to stop working. His main income now is a government disability check.
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