MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a strain of staph bacteria that can cause infection. Staph bacteria are normal on your skin and in your nose. They do not usually cause infection. The bacteria can cause an infection if they get inside your body through a break in your skin. Usually, antibiotics are used to kill bacteria. MRSA bacteria are resistant to the common antibiotics used to treat Staph infections. MRSA infections are most common as skin infections. You can also have MRSA bacteria in your blood, lungs, heart, and bone. After Your Visit:
How do I prevent getting or spreading MRSA?
Seek Care Immediately If You Have:
1. A fever.
2. A rash that is itchy, or spreading over your body.
3. Skin areas that are red, swollen and feel warm. These areas also may be painful.
4. A wound or area of pus under your skin that is not going away.
5. You have a fast heartbeat and feel weak or dizzy.
6. Your pain becomes much worse.
7. You have a headache with a stiff neck, and are very tired or confused.
Follow-up as directed. It is very important to keep all follow-up appointments to ensure full resolution of the infection.
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