Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by the uncontrolled spread of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus—which is usually called staph. Primarily, the staph ...

MRSA bacteria can live permanently on the skin and inside the nose without causing issues. Read about how to prevent infection and more.

MRSA, a staph infection, is on the rise among children, often sending them to the hospital. WebMD explains how children catch MRSA and which symptoms to look for.

This article discusses the differences between MRSA and the typical staph infection, known as methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), as well as how to treat and prevent them.

Early MRSA may look like a pimple, have a red area around it, be warm and painful to the touch. It's essential to treat MRSA early if possible.

Scientists are to spend two years researching whether an enzyme in MRSA bacteria from the 1950s could put an end to antibiotic resistance. Dr Jo Hobbs, from St Andrews University’s school of ...

Learn 7 facts about MRSA, from transmission patterns to treatment options, helping you understand and prevent this dangerous antibiotic-resistant infection.

Staph infections of the skin can be serious and life threatening. Learn more about the symptoms, stages, treatment, and contagiousness of staph skin infections at WebMD.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes infections of the skin, joints, lungs, and more.

MRSA is an infection caused by a staph bacteria that’s resistant to several antibiotics used to treat other kinds of staph infections, the Mayo Clinic explained.

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