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Staphylococcal can be produced in improperly stored food and therefore cause food poisoning. Staphylococcus aureus can survive on dry surfaces making transmission chances higher. During the 1980s tampons allowed the rapid growth of S. aureus which released toxins that were absorbed into the bloodsteam.

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