MRSA is the etiologic agent for a wide range of clinical illness, ranging from common skin infections such as impetigo and cellulitis to the more serious manifestations of necrotizing fasciitis ...

A review of these studies noted the following: Efficacy of antibiotics over placebo for impetigo was demonstrated in two of three studies (using retapamulin [Altabax ®] and fusidic acid ...

Sleeping on dirty hotel sheets can not only make you uncomfortable but also potentially expose you to germs and allergens.

Trying on clothes can lead to exposure, especially if the items have been handled by someone with a staph infection or if the fabric has absorbed bacteria from previous wearers. Staph infections can ...

The family of a Colorado man who died while in custody in Boulder County Jail after a near month-long staph infection filed suit against the counties and medical provider in federal district court ...

You can also develop a staph infection by eating contaminated food or water. This infection is also more common in healthcare settings, where it can spread through contact with infected wounds or ...