US Medical Term · conditions
MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) |
| Spanish (Español) | MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina) |
| Chinese (中文) | 耐甲氧西林金黃色葡萄球菌 |
| Korean (한국어) | 메티실린 내성 황색포도상구균 (MRSA) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tụ cầu vàng kháng methicillin (MRSA) |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | MRSA |
| Portuguese (Português) | MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เชื้อแบคทีเรียดื้อยา MRSA |
| Japanese (日本語) | メチシリン耐性黄色ブドウ球菌（MRSA） |
What it means
MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to many common antibiotics, making it harder to treat. It can cause skin infections that appear as red, swollen, painful bumps that may look like a pimple or boil, sometimes with pus. MRSA can also cause more serious infections of the bloodstream, lungs, and bones. It spreads through skin-to-skin contact or touching contaminated surfaces. Healthcare-associated MRSA occurs in hospitals and nursing facilities, while community-associated MRSA spreads in gyms and crowded settings. Treatment requires specific antibiotics that still work against MRSA. Good hand hygiene and keeping wounds covered help prevent spread.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was told my skin infection is MRSA and want to understand my treatment options.
Me dijeron que mi infección de piel es MRSA y quiero entender mis opciones de tratamiento.
How do I prevent spreading my MRSA infection to my family members?
¿Cómo evito contagiar mi infección de MRSA a mis familiares?
My MRSA infection is not improving with antibiotics and I am concerned.
Mi infección de MRSA no mejora con los antibióticos y estoy preocupado.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
A49 Bacterial infection of unspecified siteRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026