Summary

• Invasive staphylococcus (staph) infections happen when bacteria get inside your body.
• Some people are at greater risk of invasive staph infections.
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them.
• You can help avoid an invasive staph infection through good hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 24 Feb 2024). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about staph wound infections & MRSA.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have staph wound infections & MRSA, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with staph wound infections & MRSA, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• MRSA screen
• Susceptibility testing
• Bacterial wound culture