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