to exert influence or pressure on in order to gain cooperation, maintain discipline, or the like: The state is leaning on the company to clean up its industrial wastes. to criticize, reprimand, or punish: I would have enjoyed school more if the teachers hadn't leaned on me so much.
Some of the most visible signs that can indicate staph infection are found on the skin. These will take the form of sores, rashes, or blisters that may be accompanied by discharge or pus. If you notice any of these skin conditions, it may indicate a staph infection. Boils are the most common symptom of staph infection.
However, staph also can cause serious infections such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and joint infections. Most infections occur through direct physical contact of the staphylococci with a break in the skin (cut or scrape). The staph can be spread by the infected person to someone else or to an object.