What are staph and MRSA?
Staphylococcus aureus often referred to simply as “staph,” is a type of bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Sometimes, staph can cause an infection. Staph bacteria are one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States. Staph or MRSA infections in the community are usually manifested as skin infections, such as pimples, boils, or abscesses, and occur in otherwise healthy people. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) refers to types of staph that are not killed (resistant to) by the Methicillin antibiotic.
