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By Mayo Clinic staffKeep an eye on minor skin problems — pimples, insect bites, cuts and scrapes — especially in children. If wounds become infected, see your doctor.
Signs and symptoms of a wound infection
- Redness, warmth and tenderness of the wound
- Pus — a yellowish-white fluid that may have a foul smell
- Fever
Ask to have any skin infection tested for MRSA before starting antibiotic therapy. Some drugs that treat ordinary staph aren't effective against MRSA, and their use could lead to serious illness and more resistant bacteria.
