Question: What Are the Symptoms of a Staph Infection of the Skin?
Answer: The most common symptom of a staph infection is a pimple or boil on the skin. However, you shouldn't let every pimple freak you out, and not every pimple is caused by staph. The main concern with staph infections of the skin is scrapes or cuts that have become infected with the bacteria. If you have a wound that seems to be infected, is warm to the touch, red, swollen, draining pus, or looks streaky, you should bring it to the attention of your doctor.
Source:
CDC Community Associated MRSA Information Page (Accessed 1/22/08).
