Rogues' Gallery

Golden Staph, MRSA (methicillin-resistant alter ego), member of the ESKAPEE gang

Causes skin infections, boils, wound infections, pneumonia, sepsis and life-threatening bloodstream infections.

Commonly found loitering on human skin and inside the nose, waiting for an opportunity to enter a wound or bloodstream.

Usually harmless on the outside, but potentially deadly once it gets inside the body. Resistant strains can be extremely difficult to treat.

Wash hands, keep wounds covered, clean surfaces regularly and use antibiotics responsibly.