Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) because ...

U.S. emergency department visits for cutaneous abscess have increased with the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The role of antibiotics for patients with a drained ...

Uncomplicated skin abscesses are common, yet the appropriate management of the condition in the era of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is unclear. We conducted ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria. It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci. It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters. This is why it is called ...

What is the most specific and practical work-up for a child (12 years old) who has recurrent cutaneous abscesses? The last one cultured out methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Staphylococcus aureus evades innate and adaptive immune responses to cause localized or systemic infections in humans. Because the development of protective immunity is prevented, S. aureus infections ...

Most people have Staphylococcus bacteria on their skin, but sometimes it can cause an acute infection with life threatening symptoms. Staphylococcus bacteria are a common bacterial strain. Even ...

Staph infections are caused by a type of bacteria called staphylococcus. These germs can live on your skin, in your mouth, and in your nose. There are more than 30 types of staph bacteria, but the ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...

Staphylococcus aureus causes a variety of manifestations and diseases. The treatment of choice for S. aureus infection is penicillin. In most countries, S. aureus strains have developed a resistance ...