Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Discharge
Care) Care Guide - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus -
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Aftercare
Instructions - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Discharge Care - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Inpatient Care - En Espanol MRSA (methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus) is a strain of Staph bacteria that can
cause infection. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria, but MRSA
bacteria are resistant to some of the antibiotics used to treat
Staph infections. You are at a higher risk for MRSA if you have
cuts, scrapes, or wounds on your skin. A recent hospital stay or
antibiotic use also increases your risk of MRSA infection. AFTER
YOU LEAVE: - Antibiotics: You may be given an antibiotic that is
effective against your MRSA infection. You may need to use
antibiotics for weeks or even months to treat some MRSA
infections. Always take your antibiotics ex