What are symptoms of an MRSA infection?
MRSA should be suspected in skin or soft-tissue infections that are swollen, inflamed and painful. In the beginning, such infections might resemble a pimple or boil; many are initially mistaken for spider bites. If an MRSA infection becomes invasive and potentially serious, symptoms can include fever, chills and shortness of breath. An MRSA infection can be, confirmed only through a skin or blood culture, and requires treatment with several antibiotics.
