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Acquired MRSA Symptoms

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an infectious bacterial disease that causes what's commonly known as a "staph" infection. The bacteria normally exists on the skin, causing no harm to humans. When skin damage occurs, MRSA enters your blood and causes severe tissue and muscle damage. The dangerous part of these infections is that they are resistant against typical antibiotic treatments, making them hard to treat and rid from your body.

  1. Initial Infection

    • The first symptoms are mild and hard to detect. Initial MRSA infections cause small bumps resembling pimples or insect bites.

    Painful Rash

    • The initial bumps turn into painful rashes and inflamed skin.

    Abscesses

    • Abscesses are boil-like formations usually associated with intravenous drug use. Abscesses look like small bumps with circular inflammation around the area.

    Pain

    • As the infection continues, pain in the area can cause difficulties in movement. If the infection is in your leg, it may be difficult to walk. If it infects your arm, it may be difficult to move your arm and to use it for daily activity.

    Heat and Swelling

    • The area of infection is hot, and raised swelling occurs in the area where bumps form.

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