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Can A Recurrent Staph Infection Become Life Threatening?

My father had knee surgery about 20 years ago. He got a very bad staph infection and stayed in hospital an extended amount of time. He was told by a doctor that if he ever had knee again the staph infection would come out of dormancy and could be life threading. Is this true?
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Yes, the recurrent staph infection can be life threatening.

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Can A Recurrent Staph Infection Become Life Threatening?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, the recurrent staph infection can be life threatening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.