Diseases and Conditions

MRSA infection

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Complications

MRSA infections can resist the effects of many common antibiotics, so they're more difficult to treat. This can allow the infections to spread and sometimes become life-threatening.

MRSA infections may affect your:

  • Bloodstream
  • Lungs
  • Heart
  • Bones
  • Joints

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