Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body- including the skin, lungs, and other areas.
This strain of the common "staph" bacteria is sometimes called a "superbug" because it is tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
Though most MRSA infections are minor, some can be life-threatening.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body- including the skin, lungs, and other areas.
This strain of the common "staph" bacteria is sometimes called a "superbug" because it is tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
Though most MRSA infections are minor, some can be life-threatening.