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Signs and Symptoms of MRSA, Health Channel

Redness, swollen and painful, warm to touch and pus or other drainage are the signs and symptoms of MRSA.

Dr. Ketevan Vladi, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, affirms people who are immunocompromised, have an underlining diseases (diabetes, lupus) or take immunosuppressive medications are more prone to develop a rapid spread of this infections.

People who have this condition require hospitalization, IV antibiotics and more intensive treatment, she says.

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