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Symptoms
Staph skin infections normally cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. Other symptoms may include: A skin a...
Causes
Staphylococcus aureus ("staph") are common bacteria that normally live on the skin. The bacteria also live harmlessly i...
Tests
Depending on the extent and severity of your symptoms, your doctor may recommend the following tests: A skin biopsy and...
Treatments
Draining the abscess at the doctor's office is usually the only treatment needed for a local skin MRSA infection. Few a...
Alternative Therapies
Information to the public on community-associated MRSA can be found at the web site of the Centers for Disease Control ...
Complications
Serious staph infections may include: Cellulitis; Endocarditis; Toxic shock syndrome; Pneumonia; Blood poisoning. Organ...
Prevention
Careful attention to personal hygiene is key to avoiding MRSA infections. Wash your hands frequently, especially if vis...
Doctor Specialties
Call your healthcare provider if a wound seems to get worse rather than heal, or if any other symptoms of staph infecti...
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