10 MRSA Symptoms
Article Sources
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Boils
As MRSA symptoms progress, the small red bumps can turn into deep, painful boils. However, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isn't the only condition that causes skin abscesses. Only a doctor can rule out the possibility of another condition.
The boil may require surgical intervention. The area is lanced and left open to drain the pus. Patients with MRSA shouldn't drain the boils themselves. Small boils can be treated with drainage alone, while large boils require drainage and antibiotics.
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