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What is the course of treatment of a MRSA infection?

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The prognosis of MRSA infections depends on how severe the infection is, the overall health of the patient, and how well the infection responds to treatment. Mild to moderate skin infections (boils, small abscesses) in patients with otherwise good health almost always have a good prognosis with full recovery if treated appropriately. read more

How MRSA arrived there is unclear, but the practice of good hygiene (covering skin scrapes, frequent hand washing, and showering with soap after going to the beach or engaging in another water activity) is the best way to reduce the chance of getting a MRSA infection from objects in the environment. read more

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatments for MRSA, a potentially dangerous staph infection. read more

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