Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

Other Skin Problems That Can Be Confused with MRSA MRSA Versus Spider Bites A MRSA infection can look like a spider bite , but if you didn’t see a bug or spider on you or your child, it’s best to ...

The Shasta County Sheriff's Office and the company hired to provide medical treatment at the county jail are not taking proper precautions to prevent and treat MRSA skin infections among inmates ...

Staph is actually the most common cause of cellulitis, a common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection, Dr. Goldenberg says. “It can occur in completely healthy people or in those with ...

Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath. It happens when bacteria enter a break in the skin and spreads. The result is an infection which may cause ...

HA-MRSA is typically associated with severe invasive diseases including bloodstream infections, pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 18 Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) often ...

Cellulitis and Abscesses Cellulitis is a skin infection of the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissue. It can occur anywhere in the body but often affects the lower legs. The skin becomes red ...

Oral antibiotics are the first line of treatment for cellulitis, a common bacterial skin infection. But if cellulitis is caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a different ...

Cellulitis Cellulitis develops when Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria enter broken skin through bites, cuts, or cracks. Depending on the location of the infection, it can spread quickly and ...