MRSA infection
The symptoms of an MRSA infection will depend on what part of the body is infected.
If MRSA infects theskin, itcan result in a wound infection, Carbuncles or abscess .
If it infects the deeper layers of skin, it's known as cellulitis .
Typical symptoms are:
Some people have additional symptoms, such as a high temperature (fever) and a general feeling of being unwell.
These infections can also be caused by bacteria other than MRSA, so having the symptoms above doesn'tnecessarily mean you have MRSA.
If the MRSA bacteria penetrate deeper inside your body or into your blood, they can causea more serious, invasiveinfection.
Signsof an invasive infection include:
Examples of invasiveMRSA infections include:
Click on the links above for the specific symptoms of these infections.
MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means MRSA infections can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections.
The symptoms of an MRSA infection will depend on what part of the body is infected.
MRSA is a type of staphylococcal bacteria that has developed resistance to a number of widely used antibiotics.
If you have an MRSA infection, you may need treatment with particular antibiotics. If MRSA screening shows that you just carry MRSA on your skin, you'll need decolonisation treatment to remove the bacteria.
Hospital staff, patients and hospital visitors can take simple hygiene measures to prevent the spread of MRSA and stop infection.
MRSA screening is usually carried out on people who need to be admitted to hospital for planned or emergency care. In particular, it's recommended for certain groups at the highest risk of becoming infected with MRSA while they're in hospital.