A new way to battle bloodborne staph infections could help save lives while combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new clinical trial results. Two intravenous doses of the ...

Q I have had a staph infection in my nose for a long time. I've tried several antibiotics and topical ointments that haven't helped. What can I do? A The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is often found ...

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Researchers across 23 medical centers found a new two-dose treatment that could be as effective as standard treatment for complicated Staphylococcus aureus. The study was led by researchers from ...

New research, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows giving antibiotics to children with uncomplicated staph infections is warranted and helps prevent recurring infections. A research team, ...

Doctors diagnose MRSA using lab tests on fluid or tissue samples. Treatment with antibiotics may begin even before confirming a diagnosis. MRSA treatment includes antibiotics, which may be oral or ...

There are plenty of infections that you get on a regular basis, such as a cold or a stomach bug, and don't even think twice. You do what you need to do to treat it and recover and you move on. But ...