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Definition

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to some antibiotics.

Symptoms

Staph skin infections cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. Other symptoms may include:

Drainage of pus or other fluids from the site
Fever
Skin abscess
Warmth around the infected area

Symptoms of a more serious staph infection may include:

Chest pain
Chills
Cough
Fatigue
Fever
General ill feeling (malaise)
Headache
Muscle aches
Rash
Shortness of breath

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Fever
Fever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature, in response to some disease or illness. A child has a fever when their temperature is at or above one of these levels: 100.4 F (38 C) measured in the bottom (rectally; 99.5 F(37.5 C) measu... More »
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Boil
A furuncle (boil) is a skin infection involving an entire hair follicle and nearby skin tissue. See also: Carbunculosis More »
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Rash
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. More »
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