What problems can an MRSA infection cause?
MRSA can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. Ask your caregiver for more information about any of these infections: • Skin, soft tissue, or wound infections: Small or large infected areas may grow on and in the skin, muscles, and other soft tissue areas. You may also get infections in wounds caused by an injury, illness, or a cut made during surgery. • Urinary tract infections: A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidneys, ureters or bladder. These organs make and store your urine. • Osteomyelitis or arthritis: Osteomyelitis is an infection in your bone. Arthritis is a disease where your joints swell. Joints are the places in your body where two bones meet, such as your knees and elbows. • Infection of abdominal organs: The organs in your abdomen, such as your liver and spleen, may get infected. • Meningitis: Meningitis is swelling of the coverings of the brain and spine. • Infective endocarditis: Endocarditis is when there is infection and inflammation (sw
