What are the symptoms of a MRSA skin infection?
Signs of a skin infection include redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness of the skin. Some people with MRSA might think they have a “spider bite.” For most people, it isn’t serious. Others may develop boils, blisters, pustules or abscesses. The infection can cause a fever and/or chills. People with fever and/or chills should see their health-care provider. How is MRSA spread? Staph, including CA-MRSA, is primarily spread when someone’s skin comes in contact with the skin of someone who has Staph. That sort of skin-to-skin contact can happen when someone is playing sports, having sex, or doing other things. It can only be spread with skin-skin contact or skin-contaminated object contact. What should I do if I think I have an active MRSA infection? If you notice any of the symptoms of a Staph infection, you should contact your health-care provider. You may need antibiotics or other treatment. Your healthcare provider will discuss treatment with you. Do not try to treat yourself. Whene
