How Does Cancer Affect Susceptibility to Staphylococcus Infections?
Cancer patients often have weakened immune systems due to the disease itself or as a side effect of treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This reduction in immune function makes them more susceptible to infections, including those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a particularly virulent species known to cause a range of illnesses from minor skin infections to life-threatening diseases like sepsis and pneumonia.
