Scientists illuminate role of staph toxins in bacterial sepsis
Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria are a significant health concern for hospitalized infants, children and anyone with implanted medical devices. The bacteria-typically skin dwellers-can infect the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening condition known as sepsis. Between one and three million people a year in the United States are diagnosed with sepsis, and between 15 and 30 percent […]
