health

Minor staph skin infections rarely result in complications, but some can
produce more widespread infection, such as sepsis, a serious systemic
infection caused by bacteria invading the bloodstream. TSS can lead to
shock*, organ failure, and death. Scalded skin syndrome can give rise to
other infections, dehydration, and sepsis. Osteomyelitis can cause permanent
bone damage and may require surgical treatment. Under normal
circumstances, healthy patients fully recover from staph infections within
a short period. However, even healthy people can develop repeat infections,
which can eventually become more serious.