MRSA infection
MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means MRSA infections can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections.
The symptoms of an MRSA infection will depend on what part of the body is infected.
MRSA is a type of staphylococcal bacteria that has developed resistance to a number of widely used antibiotics.
If you have an MRSA infection, you may need treatment with particular antibiotics. If MRSA screening shows that you just carry MRSA on your skin, you'll need decolonisation treatment to remove the bacteria.
Hospital staff, patients and hospital visitors can take simple hygiene measures to prevent the spread of MRSA and stop infection.
MRSA screening is usually carried out on people who need to be admitted to hospital for planned or emergency care. In particular, it's recommended for certain groups at the highest risk of becoming infected with MRSA while they're in hospital.