staphylococcal infection

staphylococcal infection Infection with one of the staphylococcus bacteria. Staphylococcal infection can cause pus-filled abscesses on the skin or internal organs and can migrate through the blood to infect the heart, meninges, and other areas. Treatment involves use of antibiotics and drainage of abscesses, as necessary. Also known as staph infection. See also staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; staphylococcus.