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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection Risk
There are groups of people who are at higher risk of developing a MRSA infection and there are risk factors that can increase a person's risk of getting infected. Find out who is at a higher risk and what situations lead to a higher risk of developing a MRSA infection.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that is resistant to the usual antibiotics that kill S. aureus. Find out more about MRSA infections including how they are diagnosed and treated.

Hot Tub Folliculitis
Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles caused by contact with contaminated water in hot tubs or whirlpools. Find out more about what this rash looks like and how it is treated.

Erythrasma
Erythrasma is a skin infection that is often confused with jock itch. Find out more about erythrasma and how you can tell it apart from jock itch.

Carbuncle Information
A carbuncle is a collection of multiple infected hair follicles. Find out more about what a carbuncle looks like and how it's treated.

Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles
Bacterial skin infections are common and some are self-limited. This article describes the difference between several types of bacterial skin infections and how they are treated.

Cellulitis Information
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. Find out what this infection looks like and how it's treated.

Impetigo
Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection. Learn more about what causes impetigo and how it is treated.