Big Rapids, MI 49307
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For Emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For Non-emergent health issues, please contact your local health provider or hospital.
MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics.
Anyone can get MRSA through direct contact with an infected wound or by sharing personal items, such as towels or razors, that have touched infected skin. MRSA infection risk can be increased when a person is in certain activities that involve skin-to-skin contact or shared equipment or supplies.
There are personal hygiene steps you can take to reduce your risk of MRSA infection:
Often, people first think the area is a spider bite: however, unless a spider is actually seen, the irritation is likely not a spider bite. Most staph skin infections, including MRSA, appear as a bump or infected area on the skin that might be:
If you or someone you know experiences these signs and symptoms, cover the area with a bandage, wash your hands, and contact your doctor. It is especially important to contact your doctor if signs and symptoms of an MRSA skin infection are accompanied by a fever.
Treatment for MRSA skin infections may include having a healthcare professional drain the infection and, in some cases, prescribe an antibiotic. Do not attempt to drain the infection yourself-doing so could worsen or spread it to others. If you are given an antibiotic, be sure to take all the doses (even if the infection is getting better), unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it.
Birkam Health Center 231-591-2614