Staph is the shortened name for Staphylococcus (pronounced: staf-uh-low-kah-kus), a type of bacteria.
These bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose.
But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection.
So, yes, I have a staph infection in my nose.
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