n 2006, a member of the Tucson Fire Department (TFD) noticed a small red bump on his skin that looked like a spider bite. It rapidly spread until his entire arm was engulfed in a raging infection that ...

Severe MRSA infections can be fatal. MRSA mortality rates tend to be highest in older people. Certain underlying health conditions can also increase the risk of death. Staphylococcus aureus is a ...

There has been a sharp rise in cases of the superbug MRSA being contracted outside hospitals across the UK. Britons have been urged to avoid sharing items such as towels or razors, particularly in ...