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No. Not in everyones. A review of the literature shows different studies with different statistics. One study says anywhere between 6-60% of people will be staph positive. Others says 30-50%.

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Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria commonly found in the nose, can be present in the nasal passages of many people without causing harm. However, not everyone carries this bacteria in their nose. It can potentially cause infections if it enters the body through cuts or wounds.

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