Bacterial skin infections occur when bacteria enter through the surface of the skin. They can cause symptoms such as swelling and inflammation. Treatment may include topical or oral antibiotics.

Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream. Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever.

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Mupirocin is a generic prescription medication. It comes as a topical cream and ointment. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these different forms to treat certain bacterial skin ...

MRSA infection may begin as a small bump on the skin. Treating the early signs can help you avoid complications like pneumonia or sepsis. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Methicillin-resistant ...

If you’ve had a sore throat from time to time or blisters around your mouth or nose, chances are you’ve had a group A streptococcal (GAS) infection. Group A streptococcus is the bacteria that causes ...

Eczema may increase your risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections due to a compromised skin barrier. Good hygiene and skin care habits can help reduce this risk. People with eczema may be ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...