what happens if a staph infection goes untreated
Staph infections can be deadly if left untreated. By Brook Bowden Special to The North Jefferson News Staphylococcus aureus or âStaphâ is a bacteria which normally lives on your skin and in your nose.It usually doesnât cause problems. However, âStaphâ has been identified as the most common cause of skin infections in the United States. It is most commonly caused by direct skin-to-skin contact.ethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staphylococcus or âStaphâ bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. MRSA infections are more difficult to treat than ordinary Staph infections.