Doctors diagnose MRSA using lab tests on fluid or tissue samples. Treatment with antibiotics may begin even before confirming a diagnosis. MRSA treatment includes antibiotics, which may be oral or ...
People tend to contract MRSA through direct contact with the bacteria, which can live on skin or surfaces. After contact, people transfer the bacteria to their own skin or nose. Certain groups, ...
Severe MRSA infections can be fatal. MRSA mortality rates tend to be highest in older people. Certain underlying health conditions can also increase the risk of death. Staphylococcus aureus is a ...