MRSA

MRSA that occurs outside the hospital setting often looks innocuous at first — you may see pimples, swollen skin and a rash, and you may develop a fever. If you're concerned about whether you've been exposed to MRSA, take precautions to keep your wound covered so you don't transmit the bacteria to others, and see your doctor immediately. But remember that staph is not a death sentence — with the right antibiotics, it can be treated.