Why do I need a MRSA test?
You may need this test if you have symptoms of a MRSA infection. Symptoms depend on where the infection is located. Most MRSA infections are in the skin, but the bacteria can spread to the bloodstream, lungs, and other organs.
A MRSA infection on the skin may look like a type of rash. A MRSA rash looks like red, swollen bumps on the skin. Some people may mistake a MRSA rash for a spider bite. The infected area may also be:
Warm to the touch
Painful
Symptoms of a MRSA infection in the bloodstream or other parts of the body include:
Fever
Chills
Headache
MRSA rash
