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MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) causes staphylococcal infection resistant to some antibiotics, making the treatment difficult. MRSA causes skin, lung, and other infections if acquired from the community outside the hospital set-up. In severe cases, it results in sepsis. In a healthcare environment, it causes infections in the blood, pneumonia, operational site infections. MRSA infection of skin manifests as reddish, inflamed, painful, swollen, and warm lump along with pus discharge and fever.

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What is the variety of MRSA treatments available to me?

Query: Hi doctor, I have struggled with staph for nine years. I have tested positive for MRSA on at least three occasions in the last 10 years and at least two other different strains of staph. I have taken Doxycycline several times, Bacetrine, and several other oral antibiotics in the past. I have also be...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your inquiry. Here are some strategies to minimize the risk of these recurrent MRSA skin infections. 1. Hygiene: The bacteria that cause skin infections are transmitted by skin contact. Wash your hands diligently and frequently to minimize the spread of ...  Read Full »

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