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The reason why more people die from Staphylococcus aureus infections than from HIV/AIDS.
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Staphylococcus aureus is the most virulent staphylococcus species causes infections ranging from relatively minor superficial skin infections to severe conditions such as bacteremia. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus are responsible for several infections which are very difficult to treat.
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