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   What is a Mercer infection?

   • Mercer is also described with phrases like “Staph Superbug” and “MRSA Staph infection“. All of these phrases refer to the same infection and medical condition. Mercer, or MRSA is an infection with the bacteria Staph aureus that is resistant to many antibiotics and a Mercer infection can be a very serious or life-threatening infection.

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   Is Mercer a virus?

   • This infection is often pronounced “mercer” and it stands for MRSA (short for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Many people call mercer bacteria a virus, but it is not a virus. Virus and bacteria are very different and are treated quite differently. Mercer is also described with phrases like “Staph Superbug” and “MRSA Staph infection“.

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   Is Mercer a staph infection?

   • Mercer, or MRSA is an infection with the bacteria Staph aureus that is resistant to many antibiotics and a Mercer infection can be a very serious or life-threatening infection. Click this link to find out more about MRSA and Staph infections. What is the MRSA Disease?

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › mrsaMRSA infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 8, 2022 · MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.

3. www.staph-infection-resources.com › info › faqMercer Infections: Frequently Asked Questions

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   What is Mercer Staph infection? Is Mercer a virus or bacteria? Get the facts about this contagious disease, it's symptoms and how you get it.

4. www.healthline.com › health › pneumoniaMRSA Pneumonia: Causes, Complications, Treatment, and Outlook

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   Nov 17, 2023 · This lung condition, where air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus, is caused by a variety of germs including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)....

   • Author: Catherine Crider

5. erj.ersjournals.com › content › 34/6/1470MRSA as a cause of lung infection including airway infection ...

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   Colonisation of the lower respiratory tract by S. aureus and, therefore, MRSA can occur in the setting of chronic pulmonary disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and suppurative lung disease, or due to breaches in natural defences, such as endotracheal intubation.

   • Author: S. Defres, C. Marwick, D. Nathwani

   • Publish Year: 2009

6. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatmentsMRSA: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Your Risk - WebMD

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   Apr 30, 2023 · MRSA is a contagious, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can become dangerous. Find out the causes and symptoms, and when to call your doctor.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMRSA: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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   MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of bacteria that many antibiotics don’t work on. MRSA most often causes skin infections, but it can also cause serious illnesses that are hard to treat.

8. www.pennmedicine.org › for-patients-and-visitorsMRSA Infections - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine

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   MRSA infection in people who are in health care facilities tends to be severe. These infections may be in the bloodstream, heart, lungs or other organs, urine, or in the area of a recent surgery. Some symptoms of these severe infections may include: Chest pain; Cough or shortness of breath; Fatigue; Fever and chills; General ill feeling ...