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But that’s only in most cases. When presented with open wounds, scrapes, and scratches, S. aureus can invade and infect the body, and with serious consequences. In the skin, staph infections can cause ...

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K.D. ANSWER: Infectious complications, such as a wound infection, after an open-heart surgery are not rare. Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent culprit, and cefazolin is an excellent treatment.