Staphylococcus, or staph, is a group of infectious bacteria which can cause a variety of conditions ranging from skin rashes to abscesses. Staph is a common bacteria that lives on human surfaces especially around the nose area. Staph infections have been reported in many cities and about 35 cases have occured, these including, Berkley, Montgomery, Howard, Arlington, D.C, Warren, Fairfax Anne Arundel, Prince William, Rappahannock, Spotslyvaniaand more. The symptoms for staph are nasal congestions, puss filled bumps on the surface of skin and in worse cases, leaking holes in the flesh.
