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[|Human|] what is the difference between a staph infection and MRSA?  My husband was told he has a staph infection.  Its on his penis.  Is it possible for him to get a staph infection on his penis without some sort of contact?  I was out of town  when he got it.
[|AI|]  Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorYou are curious what the difference is between MRSA and staph infection. Your husband was diagnosed with a staph infection on his penis recently. Staph is a bacterium that is on everyone's skin. The staph only becomes a problem with open skin from trauma or abrasion that gets into the deeper layers of skin and starts an infection. MRSA is a specific type of staph infection where it is resistant to most antibiotics. We do have antibiotics for MRSA, but it can be more difficult to cure. If your husband has a regular staph infection he should have received antibiotics, and he should complete the course of medication. Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns