MRSA Infection Learning Center
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Symptoms
Staph skin infections normally cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. Other symptoms may include: Skin a...
Causes
S. aureus ("staph") is a common bacteria that normally lives on the skin and sometimes in the nasal passages. MRSA re...
Tests
Depending on the extent and severity of your symptoms, your doctor may recommend the following tests to detect and co...
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.gov.
Complications
Serious staph infections may lead to: Cellulitis; Endocarditis; Toxic shock syndrome; Pneumonia; Blood poisoning. Org...
Prevention
Careful attention to personal hygiene is key to avoiding MRSA infections. Wash your hands frequently, especially if v...
Doctor Specialties
Call your healthcare provider if a wound seems to get worse rather than heal, or if you have any other symptoms of st...
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