Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Staph Infection Rash

Health Encyclopedia: Mrsa Infection

Alternative Names

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA); Hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA)

Symptoms

Staph skin infections normally cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. Other symptoms may include:

A skin abscess
Drainage of pus or other fluids from the site
Fever
Warmth around the infected area

Symptoms of a more serious staph infection mayinclude:

Rash
...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Don't Succumb to Itsjusta: Be Proactive about Breast Health

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...cyst. It’s just an infection. It’s just a rash. I’ve heard these words so often... Read more »

Staph Infections

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics. Staph infections including MRSA are most... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I've developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed... Read more »

Staph Infections: How To Control Their Spread in Nursing Homes

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of staph infection, is becoming a... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Introduction

...disease can affect organs and tissue throughout the body.Lupus is Latin for wolf. It refers to the rash that extends across the bridge of the nose and upper cheekbones and was thought to resemble... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms

...the majority of cases, the first sign of early Lyme disease is the appearance of a bull's-eye skin rash. It usually develops about 1 - 2 weeks after the bite, although it may appear as soon as 3... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms

...these infections, all of which can cause flu-like symptoms. If these symptoms persist and there is no rash, it is less likely that Lyme disease is present. Still, diagnosing a co-infection is... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Symptoms

...patient often develops fever, headache, swollen glands, and other flu-like symptoms before the typical rash appears. While fevers are low grade in most children, some can reach up to 105 F.These... Read more »

Immunizations: Smallpox

...a million will develop brain swelling that may result in retardation or death. A severe, body-wide rash may also occur, especially if children touch the vaccination site.Pregnant women. There is a... Read more »

Images

Arthropods, basic features

Related News

Fighting a Killer Infection: MRSA

May 05, 2008

NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Anne Matthews was thrilled when doctors told her she delivered a healthy baby boy. But that joy turned to... Read summary »

Concern, Praise for HPV Vaccine

September 08, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results of a new study reviewing the safety of the HPV vaccine is sending mixed messages. From a study of more than 114,000... Read summary »

Psoriasis and Obesity

December 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with psoriasis may have higher levels of an obesity-related hormone. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results... Read summary »

Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma

July 25, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »

Hope for Childhood Arthritis

May 05, 2008

CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySkinCareConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Sign in