Conditions such as bacterial infections (including MRSA), fungal infections, various forms of dermatitis, diabetic ulcers, and even some forms of skin cancer can present with symptoms similar to those ...

When MRSA infects a diaper rash, it can lead to more serious skin irritation and infection than a typical rash. MRSA can cause a rash, but this appears differently from a normal diaper rash.

Wayne Lukas had been battling a severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infection. He died on Saturday at the age of 89.

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.

A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not only exhibits strong resistance to existing antibiotics but also forms a dense ...

The detection of an MRSA infection in an NICU highlights the need for immediate contact isolation measures and treatment of the patient in order to avoid unfavorable outcomes and prevent MRSA spread.

Once MRSA infection is diagnosed, limited options are available for treatment. Vancomycin (Vancocin ®), a glycopeptide antibiotic, is the drug of choice. The oral form of vancomycin is poorly ...

A Sahuaro High School football player has recovered after being treated for an infection of MRSA — a potent bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics — and has returned to school, school ...