PVL Staph aureus, an emerging pathogen

PVL-SA infection may be a factor in commonly seen skin conditions. By Dr Jessica Alcena and Dr James Powell

by Dr Jessica Alcena and Dr James Powell
Furuncle: may be associated with PVL-expressing Staph aureus (Photograph: Scott Camazine/SPL)
Furuncle: may be associated with PVL-expressing Staph aureus (Photograph: Scott Camazine/SPL)

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