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Symptoms of Staph Infection

Your symptoms will depend on the type of staph infection you have.



By Julie MarksMedically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD

Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Medically Reviewed

Your symptoms will depend on the type of staph infection you have.



A red, swollen, painful bump on the skin may signal a staph infection.Shutterstock

Symptoms of a staphylococcus infection can range from irritated skin, to painful lumps and swelling, to fever, racing heart, and confusion if the bacteria enter your bloodstream.

Some people carry staph bacteria on their skin or in their nose but never experience any symptoms from it.

But when the bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, an infection — in which the bacteria multiply, potentially causing illness and tissue damage — can result.

Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of a staph infection is important, so you can seek help and get appropriate treatment before the infection spreads or worsens. (1)

Skin Staph Infection Symptoms

Staph infections that affect the skin usually cause less serious symptoms than those that invade other body parts. But skin infections can turn dangerous if they progress or aren’t treated. The following types of skin infections may be caused by staph:

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