Staph infection or MRSA?!


Question: Staph infection or MRSA!?
Well i read about this kid that died last weekend in florida, where i live!. Another kid who had it twice said it started out with a bump and ended up as a blister!.!.!. I found a blister on my elbow!. I don't know if it was a bump before because i just found it today!. Should i get a doctor to look at it just in case!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
MRSA is a staph infection: methicillin-resistant staph aureus!. A blister or a bump isn't necessarily a staph infection; it could be any number of things, most of which are going to be minor - insect bite or sting, a stick from a thorny plant, or even just a reaction to your skin rubbing against an irritant!.

Here's what the Mayo Clinic has to say about staph infections and when you need to see a doctor:

When to seek medical advice

Keep an eye on minor skin problems



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