Skin Infections and MRSA

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Skin Infections and MRSA

Contents of this Article

What is S. aureus and MRSA
Who Gets it?
What's it Look Like?
Who's at Increased Risk?
MRSA Diagnosis

Treatment for Staph and MRSA Infections
Prevention of Staph or MRSA Skin Infections
Can I Get a Staph or MRSA Infection at a Health Club?
History of S. aureus and MRSA
Common Skin Infections Caused By Staph

What Does a Staph or MRSA Infection Look Like?

Staph bacteria, including MRSA, can cause skin infections that may look like:

A pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage.

References:
1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - www.cdc.gov/
2) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - www3.niaid.nih.gov/