Were you looking for information about MRSA? MERSA infection is a common misspelling of MRSA infection.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA for short, is a type of bacteria that typically causes a skin infection. This infection can look like a single red bump that resembles a pimple, pustule, or boil. MRSA is contagious and can be transmitted by coming into direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who is infected or by touching a contaminated surface. In many cases, certain antibiotics can treat these types of infections.
(Click MRSA for more information about how MRSA is transmitted, more detail on potential symptoms, and possible treatment options. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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