What Is Mercer And How Do You Get It?

There is no infection which is called mercer. It is usually misspelled by the people who listen this word on telephone or during discussion. It is actually MRSA infection. MRSA is the abbreviation of Methicillin Resistant  Staphylococcus aureus which is an bacterium. These are resistant type of bacteria which are resistant to many antibiotics. These bacteria are acquired from the hospital and from community through skin to skin contact. These bacteria can cause infection on skin and sometimes systemic infections when inhaled. This infection is contagious. So, you should keep yourself away from the affected person especially if you have any cut, wound or burn on your body.