Bumps

• In the beginning, an MRSA infection will appear to be a little, red bumps on the skin. The bumps may look like insect bites or pimples.
  
  

Abscess

• As the infection grows, the bumps become painful abscesses. Sometimes these abscesses will need to be drained by a doctor.
  
  

Infection in the Bones and Joints

• In some cases, the infection can get into the bones and joints. This type of infection can be fatal.
  
  

Infection in the Bloodstream

• In some cases, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream. This situation is also potentially fatal.
  
  

Infection in the Heart Valves and Lungs

• The MRSA bacterial infection may also get into the heart valves and lungs, posing a serious threat to the life of the afflicted individual.
  
  

Treatment

• When only a few abscesses are found, they may be treated by draining. More serious cases will require the use of the antibiotic ancomycin, which is effective in treating MRSA.