Skin Care Myths: Always Apply Antibiotic to a Wound

We are a germaphobic society. This is partly for good reason; MRSA, an aggressive staph infection, lurks everywhere, and we are constantly on watch for some deadly bird flu to descend upon us. Read more

February 19, 2008 | Filed Under Skin Infections, Skincare Myths | 2 Comments 

7 Tips to Stop MRSA, the Staph Superbug

How do I protect myself from MRSA? Read more

December 19, 2007 | Filed Under Skin Infections | Leave a Comment 

MRSA, the Staph Superbug

What is MRSA?

MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to methicillin, an anti-staph antibiotic. MRSA is a particularly virulent strain that can cause a life threatening infection, especially in frail or immunocompromised patients. It is more common than we thought; data from the CDC showed that there were about 94,000 cases of MRSA in the US in 2005 with over 18,000 deaths, more than from AIDS. Read more

December 11, 2007 | Filed Under Skin Infections | Leave a Comment