Researchers design a nanovaccine that detects MRSA toxins, kills bacteria with heat, and captures antigens to train the immune system for lasting protection.

If MRSA bacteria enter the skin, an infection can develop. Such infections require immediate treatment to prevent complications.

MRSA treatment usually involves antibiotics, draining the wound, and measures to reduce the amount of staph bacteria. Without treatment, an MRSA infection can be life threatening.

Family members of recently discharged hospital patients are at higher risk of MRSA infection. Even if the patient wasn't diagnosed with it!

MRSA is a contagious, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can become dangerous. Find out the causes and symptoms, and when to call your doctor.

MRSA bacteria often affect areas with folds of skin. In some cases, this includes the buttocks. Learn more here.

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.

MRSA infection is a bacterial infection that's resistant to certain antibiotics. MRSA is not totally preventable, but handwashing and wound care can help.

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 ...

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.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that can cause infections and is resistant to several antibiotics. Doctors and nurses sometimes refer to it as MRSA (which sounds ...