Staph and MRSA Infections
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
"Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as "staph," are
bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the noses of healthy
people. Sometimes, staph can cause an infection. Staph bacteria are one
of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States.
"Some staph bacteria are resistant to antibiotics. MRSA is a type of
staph that is resistant to antibiotics called beta-lactams. Almost all
MRSA skin infections can be effectively treated. More serious
infections, such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections or bone
infections, are very rare in healthy people who get MRSA skin
infections."
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