Staph aureus infections can be as minor as a pimple, or as serious as a fulminating infection. A common bacteria typically residing on the skin, Staph can be lethal if introduced into the blood stream. Staph is one of the major contributors to nosocomial, or hospital-acquired infections (HAI's). To make matters worse, Staphyloccoccus is becoming increasingly dangerous as it builds resistance to anti-microbial therapy (antibiotics.) Staph is one of the major contributors to nosocomial, or hospital-acquired infections (HAI's). To make matters worse, Staphyloccoccus is becoming increasingly dangerous as it builds resistance to anti-microbial therapy (antibiotics.) The name of the design is discreetly displayed on the border of the scarf (inconspicuous when worn.) Microscopic images courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.

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  Silk
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  11.0'' x 48.0''
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  SSIA1014
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  Infectious Awareables
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  Imported