Once MRSA gets into households, the deadly superbug can take hold and spread easily, a study published Tuesday shows. And more often than not, the bacteria hitched rides into the homes on children.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious bacterial infection that is resistant to most antibiotic treatments. Healing is possible but severe infections may become chronic or ...

Beneath the prickly spines of European hedgehogs, a microbial standoff may have bred a dangerous drug-resistant pathogen long before the era of antibiotic use in humans. It’s no question that ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (WABC) -- A young New Jersey boy came close to death from a rare strain of the infection known as MRSA, but now is trying to recover. Zachary Doubek is a natural athlete, playing ...

Brits have been urged to avoid sharing towels or razors amid an increase in cases of MRSA being contracted in the community. Data shows a total of 175 people were infected with the superbug outside of ...

Britons have been urged to avoid sharing towels or razors as officials closely monitor an increase in cases of superbug MRSA being contracted in places such as gyms and health clubs. A total of 175 ...