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) Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up