Staphylococcus Infections: Long-Term Risks & Complications

Long-term complications and sequelae include: chronic osteomyelitis (bone infection); bacteremia, sepsis, infective endocarditis (a rare complication); arthritis (including septic arthritis). Toxic shock syndrome: can cause rash, low blood pressure, organ failure, and even death. Scalded skin syndrome (SSSS): rare disease that's more common in newborns.