Wayne Lukas had been battling a severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infection. He died on ...

MRSA CARRIERS CAN BE ISOLATED, TREATED. Though upward of 30% of the public have garden-variety staph on their bodies, the CDC estimates that just 2% or so carry MRSA.

MRSA infections have become a major concern in hospitals, but few people are aware that animals and humans can infect each other. In the United States, one in three people carries a staph bacterium, ...

MRSA, the more dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph infection, can be spread by bed linens, medical equipment or health care workers if they don't wash their hands properly between patients. MRSA ...

MRSA is a type of bacteria found on people’s skin that can cause serious infections. In some cases, it can lead to sepsis or even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport ...

Read CNN’s Fast Facts about MRSA and learn more about the bacteria that is resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics.

MRSA is a type of staph infection. While most people recover from MRSA infections, for some people, the infection becomes very serious and can be life-threatening.

MRSA infection is a bacterial infection that's resistant to certain antibiotics. MRSA is not totally preventable, but handwashing and wound care can help.

Learn 7 facts about MRSA, from transmission patterns to treatment options, helping you understand and prevent this dangerous antibiotic-resistant infection.

MRSA treatment usually involves antibiotics, draining the wound, and measures to reduce the amount of staph bacteria. Without treatment, an MRSA infection can be life threatening.

Legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas died at 89 after he was diagnosed with a severe MRSA blood infection and was forced to ...