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MRSA – The Super Bug - Glossary


Glossary

Cellulites: Infection of the skin or the fat tissues just beneath the skin that begin as red bumps

Abscesses: Collections of pus under the skin

Sty: Infection of gland on eye lid

Impetigo: A skin infection with pus-filled blisters

Carbuncles: Infections larger than an abscess

Endocarditis: Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Necrotizing fasciitis: Soft tissue infection

Osteomyelitis: Inflammation of the bone

Sepsis: Bacterial infection that affects the whole body
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