MRSA or "Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus" is a form of bacteria that can cause severe infections in many parts of the body. Over the past couple of decades, MRSA has developed resistance to many common antibiotics, which makes it very difficult to treat.
Most MRSA infections aren’t serious, but there are some that can develop to be severe, and even life-threatening. MRSA has many health experts alarmed by the rate it's more severe strains are spreading, leading it to be called the MRSA "super bug".
Over 25% to 30% of people are carrying Staph bacteria, without showing any signs of infection. Even healthy people can carry it, usually within the nose.
Staph proves to be very problematic if it gets within the body, usually through a cut or scrape. Once it has entered an opening, it can then cause infection. Most Staph infections aren’t serious, but there are instances of the bacteria that cause serious problems, like pneumonia and even, death.
Staph can, however, be treated with general antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, penicillin, methicillin, and many other medications. Over the past couple of decades, MRSA has developed resistance to many of these antibiotics, which is what has caused it to be considered so dangerous.
Those who show signs and symptoms of a Staph or MRSA infection should seek medical attention right away, as to avoid complications and serious illness.
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