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MRSA Infection

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to some antibiotics.Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Community-acquired MRSA(CA-MRSA); Hospital-acquired MR...

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Symptoms

Staph skin infections cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. Other symptoms may include:Drainage of pus...

Causes

MRSA is caused by a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria.

Tests

Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may recommend the following tests to detect and confirm the bacteria causing ...

Treatments

Draining the skin sore is often the only treatment needed for a local skin MRSA infection. This can be done at the do...

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For more information about MRSA, see the Centers for Disease Control web site: www. cdc.

Risk Factors

Complications

Serious staph infections may lead to:Blood poisoning (sepsis)CellulitisInfection of the heart valves (endocarditis)Pn...

Prevention

Careful attention to personal hygiene is key to avoiding MRSA infections. Wash your hands frequently, especially if v...

Doctor Specialties

Call your health care provider if:A wound seems to get worse rather than healYou have any other symptoms of staph inf...

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