Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) results from a bacterial infection. It leads to discolored, blistered patches of skin that slough off. The affected areas may look burned. Another name for ...

When staph bacteria meet skin, they hang on for dear life and won't let go. The ties that bind staph and human skin, as it turns out, shape one of the strongest bonds in biology. Unfortunately for us, ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite ...

Illustration of the molecular handshake driving Staphylococcus aureus adhesion to human skin. The bacterial adhesin SdrD (purple) binds tightly to the host receptor desmoglein-1 (DSG-1, orange) on ...

Staph infections are common infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. While there are over 30 different types of Staphylococcus, one strain, Staphylococcus aureus, causes most of the millions ...