Radiological imaging can help your physician determine if the mesh is indeed infected. Examples include ultrasounds and CT scans. Once the patient is diagnosed with an infection, medical and surgical treatment may be necessary. The combination of the two would include antibiotics, intravenous antimicrobial agents, and/or surgery for mesh removal. A study concluded that 63% of patients with mesh-related infections are infected with MRSA (methicillin-resistant bacteria).5 Unlike staphylococcal bacteria, MRSA is extremely difficult to treat. In addition, antibiotics may not even be able to reach the infected area since bacteria creates a biofilm capsule around the mesh. This is why surgery is often required to treat infections.