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RE: A breach of Agreement and the Formation of Staphylococcal Skin Abscess

in #steemstem6 years ago

Nice work! I like how you emphasize, even in the title, that Staph is part of our normal microbiota. I'd like to add that Staph infections can be much worse than just absesses on the skin depending on the sub-strain of S. aureus and the strength of the host's immune system.

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Oh thanks for the thoughtful addition. Yes, it could be much worse in immuno- compromised individuals.