Diseases and Conditions
- Is MRSA Contagious?Source: MedicineNet
Find out if MRSA is contagious, discover how MRSA is transmitted, and learn when to seek medical care for a suspected MRSA infection.
- MRSA InfectionSource: MedicineNet
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Learn MRSA infection causes, symptoms, treatment, and transmission by MRSA carriers. See pictures of MRSA infections, and read about complications, causes, superbug, and seriousness.
- Staph (Staphylococcus) InfectionSource: MedicineNet
Read about staph infection treatment and complications: impetigo and cellulitis. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria may cause these symptoms and signs: boils, furuncles, pain, rash, pus drainage, redness, swelling, and fever. Learn about contagious and antibiotics.
- Antibiotic Resistance (Drug Resistance, Antimicrobial Resistance)Source: MedicineNet
Overuse of antibiotics and other problems have caused antibiotic resistance among some bacteria, leading to stubborn bacterial infections with symptoms that don't respond well to treatment. Learn more about antibiotic resistance in bacteria and fungi.
- Is a Staph Infection Contagious?Source: MedicineNet
Find out if a staph infection is contagious, learn how a staph infection is transmitted, and discover the incubation period and when to seek medical care for a suspected staph infection.
- Necrotizing FasciitisSource: MedicineNet
Necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating disease, is caused by a bacterial (Vibrio vulnificus) infection. Learn symptoms, treatment, statistics, diagnosis, if the disease is contagious, and the history of the disease.
- CellulitisSource: MedicineNet
Get information on cellulitis (noncontagious spreading bacterial skin infection) treatment, causes, symptoms (pain, redness, swelling), antibiotics, and complications. See a picture of cellulitis.
- Is Sepsis Contagious?Source: MedicineNet
What is sepsis? Find out if sepsis is contagious, and learn about symptoms, signs, treatment, and definition. Learn how it spreads, and discover when to seek medical care for an individual who may be septic.
Slideshows, Images, and Quizzes
MRSA Quiz: Infection Symptoms & TreatmentSource: MedicineNetLearn about the MRSA infection treatment and symptoms. The MRSA bacteria (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) can also cause a sikn infection. What does MRSA look like? How do you get MRSA? What causes MRSA?
MRSA Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentSource: OnHealth OptimizedMRSA and staph infections are caused by a 'super bug' resistant to antibiotics. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment options of the highly contagious infection, MSRA.
What Is a Staph Infection? Causes, Symptoms, TreatmentsSource: OnHealthDo you know what a staph infection is? What about golden staph? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of staph infections (Staphylococcus aureus) before they become dangerous Staphylococcus infection complications like endocarditis or toxic shock syndrome.
Teen Guy Locker Room Gross-OutsSource: WebMD - Health ToolsYellow toenails, itchy rashes, and oozing ears abound in teen guys' locker rooms. WebMD's pictures cover the symptoms, fixes, and ways to stay healthy in sports and at the gym.
Skin Infections: Types, Causes, and SymptomsSource: OnHealth OptimizedViruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause skin infections. What is scabies? Learn about golden staph infections, cellulitis, impetigo, fifth disease, leprosy, and more. See photos of infections like chickenpox, athlete’s foot, and candida, a fungal yeast skin infection.
Childhood Diseases: Measles, Mumps, & MoreSource: OnHealthIs your child at risk for these childhood diseases? Know when to call the doctor for conditions such as measles, mumps, ringworm, pink eye, strep throat, cough, ear aches, and more.