What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections. By definition, it is any strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that has developed resistance to specific antibiotic medications.
How do members experience methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
*Data from patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
*Data from patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 31 | |
| 40s | 60 | |
| 50s | 83 | |
| 60s | 88 | |
| 70+ | 36 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | |
| Female | 257 |